river
Example Sentences
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"Instead, this suggests the stone was likely moved in stages, potentially combining overland hauling with river or coastal transport where possible."
From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026
“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
O'Dwyer initially exited the river safely, but then re-entered the water in an attempt to rescue the others.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
"Before 2011, here was a beautiful area. People play here and go into the river," 64-year-old fisherman Balafama Augustus Bruce told the BBC.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
Then he started up river to look for berries and roots.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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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