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waterfall

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


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“And selling could beget selling. It could be a waterfall event.”

From MarketWatch Aug. 6, 2026

Emergency teams have been searching at a waterfall beauty spot near Loch Lomond after a woman was reported in difficulty in the water.

From BBC Jul. 11, 2026

They described the feeling as standing under a waterfall of perpetual bad news.

From Science Daily Jun. 16, 2026

“Designed with a moody, sophisticated palette, the kitchen features top-of-the-line Cafe appliances, bespoke cabinetry, and a statement waterfall island, creating a space that feels both functional and artful.”

From MarketWatch May 21, 2026

For three days the rain poured in the waterfall torrents of tropical storms.

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham

A few steps from the hotel, a cantilevered pedestrian bridge spans Falls Park on the Reedy, a wooded ravine with cascading waterfalls and leafy footpaths.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 9, 2026

Kanisius and his master Umbu Ana Rara, 31, who is three years younger than him, live in the village of Tenggedu, whose turquoise waterfalls draw intrepid tourists looking for a "hidden tropical paradise".

From Barron's Jul. 21, 2026

Each pool features a hot tub, and a 35-foot waterslide flows into one of six waterfalls.

From MarketWatch Jul. 20, 2026

If you take a long hike, you’ll see waterfalls and lots of wildlife.

From Los Angeles Times May 29, 2026

And the waterfalls might have been curtains of pale silk hung from the cliff tops, too numerous to count.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor




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