runoff

Example Sentences

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California receives the vast bulk of its rain and snow between December and March, trapping the runoff in its reservoirs to mete out during the hot, dry seasons that follow.

From Los Angeles Times

The runoff has delivered a massive load of plants and other nutrients to creeks, rivers and lakes.

From Los Angeles Times

The controversy over that runoff election has been a subject of tantalizing conjecture for nearly three decades, ever since U.S.

From Seattle Times

A flood watch is in effect for the Sierra foothills until Thursday morning, as “excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams and other low-lying and flood-prone locations,” the weather service said.

From Los Angeles Times

The wastewater that had been destined for Maryland consists of runoff from dirt that was contaminated by chemicals on the derailed train, as well as stream water from near the site.

From Washington Post