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river

[riv-er] / ˈrɪv ər /


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Who is to blame — the Eastlands or the river?

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

The river flow has shrunk dramatically since 2000, and research has shown that global warming is intensifying the dry conditions.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

I recently suggested European river cruises to a woman whose husband has early Alzheimer’s.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

Farms in California’s Imperial Valley depend entirely on the river to grow crops including hay, broccoli and lettuce.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Just as well because Tansy drove us all like cattle across the United States, state by state, capital by capital, river by river.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck




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