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reservoir

[rez-er-vwahr, -vwawr, -vawr, rez-uh-] / ˈrɛz ərˌvwɑr, -ˌvwɔr, -ˌvɔr, ˈrɛz ə- /


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"The recent heatwave has seen significant peaks in demand for water, while river flows have fallen due to the very dry spring, and reservoir levels are reducing."

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

The fossil was originally discovered in 1979 near an artificial reservoir outside the city.

From Science Daily • May 23, 2026

Dam impoundment produced different effects depending on reservoir depth.

From Science Daily • May 17, 2026

It would help the low levels of Lake Mead, the country’s largest reservoir.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

The glacier that hung from the cliffs at their backs was their reservoir of water: chipping ice and bringing it inside to melt on the stove was a critical job.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong




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