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riverbank

[riv-er-bangk] / ˈrɪv ərˌbæŋk /


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However, bridges across the River Dnipro have been destroyed and sources say the riverbank is also mined and dangerous, so crossing into Ukrainian-controlled territory appears impossible.

From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026

On the Estonian side, antitank obstacles called dragon’s teeth are splayed along a small section of the riverbank, fenced in by barbed wire.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026

With tears in his eyes, Amin said the grass along the riverbank "has all gone" and farming is no longer possible due to "the wind and dust".

From Barron's ● Aug. 9, 2026

About 210 million years ago, two early relatives of modern crocodiles stood near each other among the low ferns of a humid riverbank in what is now northern New Mexico.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 30, 2026

She pulled him behind the nearest boulder, wedging herself so close against the riverbank that her shoes almost touched the river’s fire.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan

Lead volunteer Graham Hollingwood said the group was approaching the 1,000 bag milestone which "just shows how much work goes into protecting our riverbanks" and the "phenomenal" efforts of volunteers.

From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026

Fifteen minutes later, district administrative offices urged people along riverbanks to evacuate, and at 09:35, precautionary warning notices were sent to mobile phones in affected areas.

From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026

Alder and ash pollen indicated vegetation associated with riverbanks and seashores, which occur along the coast and in the nearby hinterland.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 21, 2026

Meanwhile, environmental restoration has made some of Brazil’s urban riverbanks and lagoons friendlier to capybaras.

From Slate ● May 27, 2026

Thousands more fish jerked in the sun and went bad along the riverbanks.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver


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