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waterfall

[waw-ter-fawl, wot-er-] / ˈwɔ tərˌfɔl, ˈwɒt ər- /


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On the way to the waterfall, the family travelled in a bus with two other British families, but as the driver overtook another vehicle he "lost control and went downhill".

From BBC Aug. 29, 2026

Wright set him straight: “I want you to live with the waterfall, not just to look at it.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 28, 2026

There’s also an air-conditioned garage with room for two stretch limos, plus a 40,000-gallon heated outdoor pool has “granite-like rocks, a waterfall, and spa surrounded by a patio,” according to past listing notes.

From MarketWatch Jul. 13, 2026

They described the feeling as standing under a waterfall of perpetual bad news.

From Science Daily Jun. 16, 2026

I scooted closer and the seam in the waterfall opened even farther, so I could peek through and check the ground ahead.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia

First protected in 1864, Yosemite National Park in California's Sierra Nevada mountains is internationally acclaimed for its spectacular granite cliffs, glaciers, waterfalls, sequoia trees and wildlife.

From Barron's Aug. 28, 2026

The Trinity Alps Wilderness, about three hours north of Sacramento, offers hiking trails, waterfalls, alpine lakes and smaller crowds than at popular national parks.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

A sub-range of the Appalachian Mountains along the border of Tennessee and North Carolina, the Smokies are known for hiking trails with waterfalls and scenic outlooks.

From MarketWatch Jun. 11, 2026

“This flight marks the transition from dialogue to action,” Plasencia declared in a speech outside the gate in Miami, where a screen showed images of waterfalls and beaches to promote Venezuelan tourism.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 30, 2026

He auctioned off his roosters to the highest bidder, recruited men, bought tools, and set about the awesome task of breaking stones, digging canals, clearing away rapids, and even harnessing waterfalls.

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez




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