river
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She refers to her “shallow nature,” writing that “I feel like an upstream salmon, determined to reach the shallow water, no matter how fast the river is running the other way.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026
Cities across Southern California have been getting nearly one-fourth of their water from the river in recent years.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
Farmers have a crucial role in cleaning up one of the UK's most polluted river systems and could save money in the process, a new study has shown.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
They also tracked changes to river water as it mixed with seawater.
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
“In a few days,” warns Caesar, “we’ll arrive in Red River, the last town before the river crossing. There’ll be even more land rushers than the last stop.”
From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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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