reservoir
Example Sentences
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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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