up the river
Example Sentences
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INÍRIDA, Colombia—A few miles up the river from this border outpost, vast mineral riches are buried in the Venezuelan jungle.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026
This year's swan upping trip up the river had the involvement of schools along the route, in an attempt to spread the message about protecting wildlife.
From BBC • Jul. 31, 2024
Rengganis hopes the momentum to clean up the river and address the region’s trash problem continues, so that future generations can also enjoy the area.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 7, 2023
A judge has granted a preliminary injunction preventing water diversions that would dry up the river, requiring sufficient water to provide for fish and keep the Kern flowing in the city.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 1, 2023
The orange Kool-Aid we drank was muddy, because the rain had stirred up the river before we filled our jugs.
From "The Wednesday Wars" by Gary D. Schmidt
