bore
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Bore water is being contaminated by salinity from the encroaching sea and, more and more, rainwater must be harvested during the wet season.
From BBC • Sep. 8, 2024
Will, Beth, Sarah, Arron, MJ and Alex are all smiles after catching the Severn Bore this morning.
From BBC • Mar. 11, 2024
More images have been coming in of surfers and kayakers on the Severn Bore.
From BBC • Mar. 11, 2024
The most popular spots to watch the Severn Bore are on the horseshoe of the River Severn where, travelling towards Gloucester, the waves pass Newnham and Broadoak.
From BBC • Mar. 11, 2024
“No matter. They will horse Bore again in a minute. Here he is, coming to the Queen. Oh, look! He has brought her a kirtle and a gown.”
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
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