runoff
Example Sentences
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County beaches was extended on Monday through Thursday at 8 a.m. out of concern for elevated bacteria levels due to storm runoff.
From Los Angeles Times
“Bacteria levels can increase significantly during and after rainstorms, as contaminants within the runoff enters the ocean,” the department said.
From Los Angeles Times
The same thing happens in November, leading to a runoff decided by a communal game of rock, paper, scissors.
From Los Angeles Times
The rain — and resulting urban runoff — has officials warning people to be more cautious about going into the water generally.
From Los Angeles Times
“The flooding threat will be exacerbated ... Friday due to the super saturation of all of the area. Any rainfall that occurs will immediately turn to runoff,” the weather service office in Oxnard said.
From Los Angeles Times
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