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    holds water

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    v.i.Intransitive VerbTo be logical, consistent, or sound; to stand up to scrutiny.
    Her explanation holds water, given the circumstances.

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    Saving water in the driest place on Earth ⏲️ 6 Minute English

    06:19Saving water in the driest place on Earth ⏲️ 6 Minute English
    • Fortunately, Ole's team have created a liquid that, they say, can turn the sandy desert soil into a sponge which holds water and nutrients. Here he explains his invention to Anthony

      Fortunately, Ole's team have created a liquid that, they say, can turn the sandy desert soil into a sponge which holds water and nutrients. Here he explains his invention to Anthony

    • Fortunately, Ole's team have created a liquid that they say can turn the sandy desert soil into a sponge which holds water and nutrients.

      Fortunately, Ole's team have created a liquid that they say can turn the sandy desert soil into a sponge which holds water and nutrients.

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    Why Are Beach Holes So Deadly?

    16:11Why Are Beach Holes So Deadly?
    • Soil holds water.

      Soil holds water.

    • Soil holds water.

      Soil holds water.

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    Sonya Huang and Sarah Guo on what's next in AI | Mercury Spheres

    39:21Sonya Huang and Sarah Guo on what's next in AI | Mercury Spheres
    • And so I would say like thinking about, you know, whether or not your differentiation story really holds water and is compelling in this age is a good question.

      And so I would say like thinking about, you know, whether or not your differentiation story really holds water and is compelling in this age is a good question.

    • The investor audience was like, "OK, well, in these highly competitive markets, the storytelling for your employees and your investor base about what you understand about making this AI solution works is an important ingredient to your success." And so I would say thinking about whether or not your differentiation story really holds water and is compelling in this age is a good question.

      The investor audience was like, "OK, well, in these highly competitive markets, the storytelling for your employees and your investor base about what you understand about making this AI solution works is an important ingredient to your success." And so I would say thinking about whether or not your differentiation story really holds water and is compelling in this age is a good question.

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    Wang Leehom | Full Address | Oxford Union

    27:13Wang Leehom | Full Address | Oxford Union
    • The reason I think that the argument holds water though is because that’s exactly what I went through

      The reason I think that the argument holds water though is because that’s exactly what I went through

    • The reason I think that argument holds water, though, is because that's exactly what I went through.

      The reason I think that argument holds water, though, is because that's exactly what I went through.

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    Conan Vs. Edibles Pt. II | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend

    21:27Conan Vs. Edibles Pt. II | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
    • But, you know, that whole thing of, "Hey, Amsterdam," I don't think that holds water anymore because, mm-hmm, literally, the streetlights here in Los Angeles are made of marijuana.

      But, you know, that whole thing of, "Hey, Amsterdam," I don't think that holds water anymore because, mm-hmm, literally, the streetlights here in Los Angeles are made of marijuana.

    • But, you know, that whole thing of, "Hey, Amsterdam," I don't think that holds water anymore because, literally, the streetlights here in Los Angeles are made of marijuana.

      But, you know, that whole thing of, "Hey, Amsterdam," I don't think that holds water anymore because, literally, the streetlights here in Los Angeles are made of marijuana.

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    Why Does It Rain?

    05:32Why Does It Rain?
    • Warm air holds water vapor better than cool air, so when warm air starts to cool, it can no longer hold as much of the vapor.

      Warm air holds water vapor better than cool air, so when warm air starts to cool, it can no longer hold as much of the vapor.

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