dam
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The dam, a five-year construction job that was completed in 1936 during the depths of the Great Depression, is often hailed as one of the nation’s most impressive works of infrastructure.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
The researchers also examined how river flow patterns and dam impoundment affect oxygen decline.
From Science Daily • May 17, 2026
McInnes tried to be measured but the dam burst a little when he spoke about the decisions he feels are going against his club.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
“The flood behind the dam has to be released.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026
But it was like yelling at a breaking dam.
From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers
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