embankment

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

Hundreds began running down the grassy embankment on the west side of the Washington monument shouting "Charge!" and temporarily overwhelming security forces.

From Barron's ● Jul. 5, 2026

Shoemaker swerved right off the 210 and rolled his Ford Bronco down the embankment, about three stories high, and onto the 57 freeway.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 26, 2026

I climb up the embankment and go down the hill to the wide, round pool of blue water, ringed by trees.

From "All The Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven

"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

"The local landscape includes the M4 corridor and railway lines in cuttings and embankments," he said.

From BBC ● Jan. 23, 2026

It's not only tracks that need looking after, but embankments and drainage along railway lines.

From BBC ● Dec. 21, 2025

SAR allows researchers to inspect and characterize pavements, retaining walls, and embankments from space and can help determine if there are flaws that should be further inspected for repair, saving valuable time.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 6, 2024

Women in dresses of crimson and aquamarine walked slowly along the embankments.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson