river
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“Its Japanese meaning is closer to the state of a river rock that has been washed over and tumbled thousands of times, so that it’s both distinct, and a meaningful part of its environment.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
Monitoring from the rear of the group, Paul saw something was wrong, paddled to the right-hand side of the river and left the water.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
Tributes have been paid to a man who died after rescuing two friends in a river.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
As my colleague Mary O’Grady quipped at the time, denial ain’t just a river in Mexico.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
Clare sprang toward the river, joining the screaming children.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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Vocabulary lists containing river
Physical Geography - Introductory
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Physical Geography - Middle School
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Physical Geography - High School
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