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reservoir

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


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"The recent heatwave has seen significant peaks in demand for water, while river flows have fallen due to the very dry spring, and reservoir levels are reducing."

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

The agency cited “modest improvements” in reservoir levels after some rainstorms in April.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Dam impoundment produced different effects depending on reservoir depth.

From Science Daily • May 17, 2026

Officials estimate Lake Powell will receive the least amount of water this year since the reservoir began to fill in 1963.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

I touched his fancy watch that he never wore and the extra laces for his sneakers that would never run around the reservoir again.

From "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close" by Jonathan Safran Foer




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