levee
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His biggest fear would be a breach of a levee protecting the Netherlands -- "the impact would be immense", but he is confident in Dutch preparations.
From Barron's • Nov. 7, 2025
Along the West Bank of the Mississippi, directly across the way from downtown New Orleans, there’s a levee that rises up beside the riverbank.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 10, 2025
When the final word came down, Alexander brought Stewart to the top of the levee.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 10, 2025
A levee system constructed to divert storm waters away from New Orleans burst in multiple places, sending floodwaters pouring into residential areas, the cause of most of the lives lost.
From BBC • Aug. 29, 2025
On the way down, I gathered his name was Henry, he’d worked for more than a year on the levee, and that there was plenty of work for those that wanted it.
From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson
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