creek
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For now, the fish are functioning fine in their adopted creek.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
“Backing to the natural beauty of woods and a creek, the property enjoys exceptional privacy and a sense of peaceful seclusion,” the description continued.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026
If the Labour Party is up the creek without a paddle after last week, to revert to Yank lingo, it also finds itself in an anomalous position.
From Salon • May 10, 2026
It is separated from the main campus by a creek but sits on higher ground and didn’t flood last year.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
After studying for a while, I listened to the babble of the creek and stared at the water eternally rushing where its current was taking it, wishing it could carry me wherever Togbe was.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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