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reservoir

[rez-er-vwahr, -vwawr, -vawr, rez-uh-] / ˈrɛz ərˌvwɑr, -ˌvwɔr, -ˌvɔr, ˈrɛz ə- /


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Dam impoundment produced different effects depending on reservoir depth.

From Science Daily • May 17, 2026

Their natural reservoir is rodents, such as wild mice, rats and moles.

From Salon • May 9, 2026

"Irrigation was stopped because the reservoir levels were low," he said.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

Bass said the Santa Ynez reservoir, which stood empty during the fire, is designed for drinking water, not emergency response.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

At the north end of the reservoir, the enemy vanguard broke through the woods—a warrior in golden armor leading a battalion of Laistrygonian giants with huge bronze axes.

From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan




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