flooding

Example Sentences

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But it will also bring its own challenges, such as flooding.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

For example, maintaining green spaces as wildlife habitat can buffer infrastructure from severe weather, erosion or flooding.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

The agents are capable of generating hundreds of reports a day, Pompliano added—but the company will start by circulating just a few daily to avoid flooding investors’ inboxes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

While no deaths have been reported as a result of the flooding, more than 200 people have been saved from the rising waters, and at least 10 people have been hospitalized with hypothermia.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

Natalie and her mother dodged the broken glass on the floor and tried to right the mattress, but a river of brown water started gushing in under the door, flooding the room.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz