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riverbank

[riv-er-bangk] / ˈrɪv ərˌbæŋk /


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On the Estonian side, antitank obstacles called dragon’s teeth are splayed along a small section of the riverbank, fenced in by barbed wire.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 9, 2026

With tears in his eyes, Amin said the grass along the riverbank "has all gone" and farming is no longer possible due to "the wind and dust".

From Barron's Aug. 9, 2026

About 210 million years ago, two early relatives of modern crocodiles stood near each other among the low ferns of a humid riverbank in what is now northern New Mexico.

From Science Daily Jul. 30, 2026

South Yorkshire Police said emergency services, an underwater search team and a mountain rescue team had so far been involved in the search of the river, the riverbank and nearby open land.

From BBC Jun. 1, 2026

When the soldiers are out of sight, I get up and lead Rostam down to the riverbank to fill the waterskins.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri

Alder and ash pollen indicated vegetation associated with riverbanks and seashores, which occur along the coast and in the nearby hinterland.

From Science Daily Aug. 21, 2026

Constant nibbling of more than 200 species of plants means riverbanks thrive and their water front burrows improve soils.

From BBC Jun. 30, 2026

Meanwhile, environmental restoration has made some of Brazil’s urban riverbanks and lagoons friendlier to capybaras.

From Slate May 27, 2026

Fifteen years ago, Beijing's Liangma riverbanks would have been smog-choked and deserted in winter, but these days they are dotted with families and exercising pensioners most mornings.

From Barron's Feb. 17, 2026

It emerged in seeps along riverbanks, where it was blotted up with blankets to be made into patent medicines esteemed for their value to cure everything from scrofula to diarrhea.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson




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