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basin

[bey-suhn] / ˈbeɪ sən /


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Their work focuses on sedimentary rocks from the Appalachian basin in the eastern United States.

From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026

Dry soils can absorb large amounts of snowmelt before it ever reaches streams, while groundwater losses across the basin have surged in recent decades.

From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026

The basin gathers into shallow wetlands where movement returns to the landscape.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Koch, speaking to Canadian children live from space, said the crew was most excited to see the basin -- sometimes known as the Moon's "Grand Canyon."

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

I went into the flower-room and washed my hands in the basin to save going upstairs.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier




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