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For barrier lakes made up of harder bedrock, small blasting operations can be carried out to divert the water, he said.

The economic and political freedoms that are the bedrock of a true democracy rely on a diversity of ideas.

Environmental groups said the announcement marks yet another blow from an administration that has already taken aim at many of the nation’s bedrock climate programs.

But American might, military and political, is still the bedrock on which the alliance is built, and questions linger about this president's willingness to wield it.

Alcaraz's serve was the bedrock of a brilliant performance, neutralising Sinner's strengths while setting the Spaniard up to play his naturally flamboyant, big-hitting game.