levee

Example Sentences

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And there’s no better classic rock band than Led Zeppelin, a group famously resistant to licensing their songs until recently when the levee has apparently broken.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2025

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

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

But right then, if you had asked me to build the levee all by myself, I wouldn’t have seen it as a problem.

From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson