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drainage basin

noun as in area for water draining

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While many hazards have been fixed, there are still cracked or overgrown pathways, a flooded drainage basin, and metal pipes or electrical wires protruding into the recently completed children’s play area.

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Its drainage basin, which is four times the size of Switzerland, is still covered by untouched primary lowland rainforest.

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Negotiators have an opportunity to hammer out an agreement reflecting today’s values and priorities, equipping the drainage basin — which is the size of France — to meet diverse challenges.

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Several homes were evacuated in the community of Orcutt as the drainage basin and roadway were damaged by the rain.

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A man, identified by the coroner as Anthony Ray Lopez Sr., 63, of Ontario, was found in the drainage basin and pronounced dead at the scene about 12:04 p.m.

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