riverbank

Example Sentences

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"We also want to remind people to keep away from swollen riverbanks and not to drive or walk through flood waters as you don't know what lies beneath," said Richard Preece from the organisation.

From BBC

Against an urban backdrop, piles of scrap metal along the riverbanks and planes landing overhead every few seconds, Muckleshoot families harvested fish, pulling them one by one from their nets.

From Seattle Times

But the most recent flood was surprising for how quickly the water moved as the surging Mendenhall River devoured riverbanks, undermining and damaging homes, and prompted some residents to flee.

From Seattle Times

Residents in Alaska’s capital, Juneau, were urged on Monday to stay away from the Mendenhall River after flooding from a glacier destroyed two buildings and eroded riverbanks in the city over the weekend.

From New York Times

In early June, Kherson was shattered by the collapse of Kakhovka dam that resulted in flooding in the districts located near the riverbank and forcing thousands to evacuate.

From Seattle Times