waterfall
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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
Even Americans who have never watched a minute of C-SPAN, or get a little lost in the alphabet soup of other agencies, will probably never forget standing in Yosemite Valley and admiring a towering waterfall.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2026
The dimly lit dining room centers around a dramatic waterfall feature that adds to the romantic atmosphere.
From Salon • Mar. 7, 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
The first firework illuminated the sky, leaving a waterfall of spangled light.
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
Vocabulary lists containing waterfall
Physical Geography - Introductory
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Physical Geography - Middle School
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Physical Geography - High School
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