river
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For thousands of years, certain lands west of the Jordan River were known by their ancient Biblical Jewish names, Judea and Samaria.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
The president is also seeking to build a 250-foot-tall “triumphal arch” near Arlington National Cemetery, across the Potomac River at the foot of Memorial Bridge.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
On Saturday, Israel renewed evacuation orders for five villages in Lebanon's south and east, telling residents to move north of the Zahrani River.
From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026
He pointed to a 1999 state law granting Hood County’ special powers to protect the watershed feeding Lake Granbury and the Brazos River in unincorporated areas.
From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026
“So, during this election season, we’re rebranding. I’ll be War Lord Tano—God of the Tano River, with a side hustle as the Lord of War.”
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
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Physical Geography - Introductory
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Physical Geography - Middle School
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Physical Geography - High School
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