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bridges

[brij-iz] / ˈbrɪdʒ ɪz /




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Houses and other structures have disappeared, including bridges and a hydroelectric power station.

From BBC Aug. 28, 2026

The floods and landslides that struck Nepal and China's autonomous Tibet region saw a tsunami-like wall of water bury homes, smash bridges and sweep away vehicles.

From Barron's Aug. 28, 2026

Shortly after, he announced $1.7 billion in additional funding would go toward roads and bridges, though it is unclear how much of that came from grants he had already canceled for bike infrastructure.

From Salon Aug. 27, 2026

Rescue operations are still in the early stages in both countries and officials expect casualties could be significantly higher given the reported damage to bridges, hydropower plants and roads.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 26, 2026

To the others it was no more than a corridor to and from home, a bridge between the bridges, an ornament so familiar as to be invisible.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan



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