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creek

[kreek, krik] / krik, krɪk /


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Many were repatriated to the lagoon at the mouth of the creek in a moving ceremony last June.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

“Backing to the natural beauty of woods and a creek, the property enjoys exceptional privacy and a sense of peaceful seclusion,” the description continued.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

It follows an incident on 20 April in San Antonio, Texas, where an empty Waymo vehicle entered a flooded road and was swept into a creek.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

If the Labour Party is up the creek without a paddle after last week, to revert to Yank lingo, it also finds itself in an anomalous position.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

He stumbled his way across the creek, to the General.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney




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