estuary

Example Sentences

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In the south of the Netherlands, beside a wide estuary, a village of around 1,100 people is likely to disappear from the map.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

The tidal Scheldt river estuary is the main maritime access route to Antwerp port, along with several narrower canals primarily used for inland navigation.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

For most metals, TRI values were below 1, indicating no significant non-carcinogenic risk for adults consuming these foods from the Doce River estuary.

From Science Daily • Feb. 17, 2026

I had the pleasure of walking through the estuary with Mike, past the plaque dedicated to him and his wife and “all who cherish wildlife and the Tijuana Estuary.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

The wind blew freshly into the estuary, a nervous, restless wind with the smell of storm on its breath, and there was change and uneasiness in the air.

From "The Pearl" by John Steinbeck