drainage area
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His second shot wasn’t much more accurate, and it might have hit a spectator before it took a fortunate roll from the rough into a grassy drainage area off the green.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 21, 2024
The researchers decided to examine the water because it contains carbon signatures from the entire drainage area, which in turn convey information about origin and land use.
From Science Daily • Oct. 18, 2023
He then slipped into a drainage area on the east side of Huckleberry Mountain.
From New York Times • May 10, 2023
During August, there was 60% less rainfall in the river's drainage area than normal, according to official Chinese data.
From BBC • Sep. 16, 2022
Its total length is 1325 m., and its drainage area is calculated at 166,000 sq. m.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 6 "Dodwell" to "Drama" by Various
