levee

Example Sentences

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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

When the final word came down, Alexander brought Stewart to the top of the levee.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 10, 2025

Years of sweat accumulated in that soil as Alexander sent local kid after local kid up the levee and onto a college roster.

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

Maybe if I ever made it back to Stockton me and Diego could try and start it going at the levee.

From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña