embankment

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Papoli, 58, of Newport Beach, was found dead Nov. 18 about 75 feet down a steep embankment near Highway 138 and Crestline Road, in the mountain town of Crestline, officials reported.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2026

The force of the crash pushed the carriages of the second train into an embankment, according to Transport Minister Óscar Puente.

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2026

Some of the carriages had tumbled down an embankment of four metres, Sanz said at his press conference.

From Barron's • Jan. 18, 2026

Once the last of the boats is recovered, the focus will switch to repairing the embankment and the canal itself.

From BBC • Jan. 4, 2026

He put the boy down and they felt their way down the embankment.

From "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy