Hippos wallow in muddy rivers every day.

Meaning: Hippos like to roll around in the mud to stay cool and protect their skin from the sun.

Choice of Words: Wallow means to roll around in mud or water, often as a way to cool down or get dirty. Muddy means full of mud, which is a mixture of water and dirt.

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Hippopotamuses bathe in dirty streams all the time.

Meaning: This means that hippos like to wash themselves in dirty rivers all the time. They do this to cool off, protect their skin from the sun, and to remove parasites.

Choice of Words: Hippopotamuses is another name for hippos. Bathe means to wash oneself in water. Dirty means not clean. Streams are small rivers. All the time means constantly or without interruption.

River horses enjoy splashing in murky waterways on a regular basis.

Meaning: This means that hippos like to play in muddy rivers on a regular basis. They do this to cool off, protect their skin from the sun, and to remove parasites.

Choice of Words: River horses is a playful name for hippos, as they spend a lot of time in rivers. Enjoy means to find pleasure in something. Splashing means to play in water by throwing it around. Murky means not clear or transparent. Waterways are channels or paths for water to flow. On a regular basis means frequently or habitually.

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