river
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To prepare for this summer, the Eastlands have installed a series of water meters that measure river levels and currents in real time and will sound alarms automatically.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026
Farms in California’s Imperial Valley depend entirely on the river to grow crops including hay, broccoli and lettuce.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
I recently suggested European river cruises to a woman whose husband has early Alzheimer’s.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026
The river flow has shrunk dramatically since 2000, and research has shown that global warming is intensifying the dry conditions.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
The children forgot Clare and ran, sprinting along the river, screaming and tripping and trying to save their small friend.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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Vocabulary lists containing river
Physical Geography - Introductory
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Physical Geography - Middle School
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Physical Geography - High School
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