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rivers

[riv-erz] / ˈrɪv ərz /


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North American river otters live in rivers, lakes, streams, marshes and on seacoasts, according to the conservation group River Otter Ecology Project.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 15, 2026

"Major rainfall flooding may prompt many evacuations and rescues," the NWS said, adding that rivers and tributaries "may rapidly overflow their banks in multiple places".

From BBC Aug. 15, 2026

Ads feature Leon guiding chief executives across mountains and rivers that double as metaphors for the risks posed by AI.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

Other manifesto pledges have included forcing water company bosses to swim in polluted rivers and banning loud snacks in cinemas.

From Barron's Aug. 12, 2026

Of course Annabeth had heard horrible stories about the rivers of the Underworld.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan



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