embankment

The catastrophe was caused by the embankment failing, not by an exceptional flood.

From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026

As Mr Mullan attempted to regain control of the car, it skidded across the road, slid over the embankment and entered Lough Foyle.

From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026

A California airman died Thursday after the heavy machinery he was operating rolled down an embankment at a military base, officials said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 2026

A 79-year-old woman had driven a vehicle over a curb and hit a fence before plunging over a 20- to 25-foot embankment, according to KTLA.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026

L.D. fell off the car and started tumbling down an embankment.

From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson

"Due to the impact of persistent heavy rainfall and the prolonged passage of floodwaters at high levels, the safety of reservoirs and embankments in the affected areas faces a severe test," he added.

From Barron's ● Jul. 8, 2026

"Due to the impact of persistent heavy rainfall and the prolonged passage of floodwaters at high levels, the safety of reservoirs and embankments in the affected areas faces a severe test," he said.

From Barron's ● Jul. 7, 2026

Flood defences in England range from man-made walls, embankments and storm drains to natural areas of high ground.

From BBC ● Dec. 9, 2025

It's a charge that is resonating across the Philippines, where people are asking why the government cannot tame the floods with the billions of pesos it pours into infrastructure like roads, bridges and embankments.

From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2025

They grumbled continually as they built and rebuilt with leathery, deliberate hands their pyramids of mottled greenish oranges and mangoes and curved embankments of hard green bananas.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver