waterfall

Example Sentences

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While there had been a small waterfall when Marsden found it, Richardson said "he built a wall across the valley so the water would then drop 35 feet to create a more impressive sight".

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Even Americans who have never watched a minute of C-SPAN, or get a little lost in the alphabet soup of other agencies, will probably never forget standing in Yosemite Valley and admiring a towering waterfall.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2026

The dimly lit dining room centers around a dramatic waterfall feature that adds to the romantic atmosphere.

From Salon • Mar. 7, 2026

The search for the pair was sparked by members of the public spotting what they thought was a body in the waterfall but "no witnesses saw Rachael or Helen enter the water".

From BBC • Jan. 22, 2026

You put your hand up to the sparkling place, the echo of that Kalyn Fay song growing louder as you step through, the air a cool waterfall.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith