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riverbank

[riv-er-bangk] / ˈrɪv ərˌbæŋk /


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One of the most staggering is simply pollution: a jungle riverbank heaped with trashed tires.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 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

On the riverbank I spot an army recruitment billboard.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 2026

A laugh came from the river, and Anya looked over to see Håkon’s red head peeking over the riverbank.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack