sandbank

Example Sentences

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The lagoon didn’t come into existence until about the 16th century, when the rivers feeding into the Atlantic silted, and long sandbanks grew along the coastline.

From Washington Post

Corpses floated in the sacred Ganges river and were buried on sandbanks, revealing an enormous toll not always reflected in official figures, experts said.

From Washington Post

"There are a number of recurring incidents, like people getting cut off on the sandbanks," said the volunteer of 44 years.

From BBC

Most of those rescued were on board the dinghy, but five people were picked up from a sandbank.

From BBC

He spotted a sandbank along the river where a narrow alley came down to the water.

From New York Times