basin

Example Sentences

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The area that "the UK has access to is a very mature, depleted basin," Tessa Khan, an environmental lawyer, told AFP.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Samples were collected near the Santa Maria da Serra dam, close to the Barra Bonita reservoir, where contaminants from across the river basin tend to gather.

From Science Daily • Mar. 21, 2026

Moldova imposed a 15-day state of alert in the Dniester river basin on Monday as a precaution.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

Its reliance on imports has been increasing as domestic oil and gas fields such as the North Sea basin deplete and climate policies phase out dirtier fuels including coal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026

As Mama bent over the wash basin on the floor to wring out a towel, Grandpa fixed his eyes on her.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns