wetlands
Example Sentences
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Rivers is one of several states that make up the southern Niger Delta region, a vast area of swamps and wetlands with huge reserves of oil and gas along Nigeria's coast.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
What brought the young purple gallinule to the state is up for debate, but it was no surprise it chose one of the largest coastal wetlands in Southern California.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
SpaceX said it would also work with state and federal agencies to restore wetlands and protect the state’s shoreline.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026
One success story however comes from the Holnicote Estate in Somerset, where the introduction of beavers to create wetlands has helped the area remain green and lush despite this summer's drought.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
According to wetlands experts quoted in the paper, the whole thing had resulted from the pond being too shallow and the water too warm.
From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx
