runoff
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He won his March primary, easily fending off three lesser-known opponents, and will face the winner of the Democratic runoff between state Rep. Vikki Goodwin of Austin and union leader Marcos Vélez.
From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026
The race will likely end up a runoff.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
The researchers found that while runoff and thawing are increasing across the region, the largest rise in carbon export is occurring in northwest Alaska.
From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026
Adapting to these changes requires new thinking and new approaches, he said, including efforts to use water more efficiently, recycle more wastewater, capture more runoff to replenish groundwater, and change how reservoirs are operated.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
So much rainwater was falling that rushing rivers of runoff started springing up everywhere.
From "The Wild Robot" by Peter Brown
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