channels

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“We’re looking for places that we can push this fluid, should it fail, and try to prevent it from getting into our storm drains or river channels, and ultimately into the ocean,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

Responders were working to put containment barriers in place to prevent any spilled material from reaching storm drains or river channels that funnel into the ocean.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

While the two countries have held some semblance of talks through back channels, confirmed by both nations in March, Cuba's response has been limited to fiery statements from leaders.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Public records show that Cuban officials have said that they attacked the planes only after trying via diplomatic back channels to stop the flights.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

To reach Australia/New Guinea from the Asian mainland at that time still required crossing a minimum of eight channels, the broadest of which was at least 50 miles wide.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond