bayou
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The bayou battle breaks new ground: It marks a rare instance where an electric utility has been allowed to cut off customers through a regulatory process called abandonment.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
Based in Houma, in the heart of the Louisiana bayou, they began enjoying increased prices for their catch last year.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 31, 2025
Riders journey through the bayou in search of the perfect band to perform before plunging down the attraction’s signature 50-foot drop.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 15, 2024
As we dip into the bayou, the scene before us feels a tad mystical, all glowing fireflies with hues of blue and purple seeping through the trees.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2024
Evenings, after a long day working at the Winn-Dixie, she restocked the boat’s small refrigerator, fixed dinner, and washed dishes in the brackish water of the bayou.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
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