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waterfall

[waw-ter-fawl, wot-er-] / ˈwɔ tərˌfɔl, ˈwɒt ər- /


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While there had been a small waterfall when Marsden found it, Richardson said "he built a wall across the valley so the water would then drop 35 feet to create a more impressive sight".

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

The dimly lit dining room centers around a dramatic waterfall feature that adds to the romantic atmosphere.

From Salon • Mar. 7, 2026

In her first picture, she stood in a one-piece on a boulder, smiling, a waterfall pummeling behind her.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

The search for the pair was sparked by members of the public spotting what they thought was a body in the waterfall but "no witnesses saw Rachael or Helen enter the water".

From BBC • Jan. 22, 2026

After acknowledging Simplicio’s death and naming the waterfall after him, the men once again began the backbreaking job of building another portage.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple




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