drainage basin
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On Earth, that size marks the lower limit of what scientists define as a large drainage basin.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 31, 2025
While many hazards have been fixed, there are still cracked or overgrown pathways, a flooded drainage basin, and metal pipes or electrical wires protruding into the recently completed children’s play area.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2024
The map’s creator, Karl Musser, confirmed to the AP in an email that it showed the Ohio River drainage basin, not areas that get their drinking water from the river.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 17, 2023
Several homes were evacuated in the community of Orcutt as the drainage basin and roadway were damaged by the rain.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 10, 2023
To possess one-half the drainage basin of the valley would have led to constant conflict with the owners of the other half.
From The United States of America, Part 1 by Sparks, Edwin Erle
