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[riv-er] / ˈrɪv ər /


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Last year, the Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust returned 100 water voles to a stretch of the Upper River Lea, on the Ayot Estate, near Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

A day later Pulisic walked across a stage overlooking the East River to cheers during a sparsely attended rally in which the U.S. roster for this summer’s World Cup was announced.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

On Saturday, Israel renewed evacuation orders for five villages in Lebanon's south and east, telling residents to move north of the Zahrani River.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

He pointed to a 1999 state law granting Hood County’ special powers to protect the watershed feeding Lake Granbury and the Brazos River in unincorporated areas.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

Before the eruption, Spirit Lake had flowed into the North Fork of the Toutle River, but the landslide dammed the lake.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone




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