riverbank

Example Sentences

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A dog walker who encountered her on a riverbank said she was "rapid" and dived into the water after being startled.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

He returned with a snippet of film documenting one of the most notorious cryptid sightings in history—a fleeting, jittery glimpse of a hairy figure crossing a riverbank.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

The zone will cover an area bounded by St Vincent Place, Glassford Street/Stockwell Street, to the far side of the riverbank, and York Street/West Campbell Street.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

Kneeling at the riverbank, I understood exactly what he meant.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 2026

And step by wounded step, Runt closed the distance until he flopped down by the riverbank and stretched his neck out to lap at the cool water.

From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker