rapids
Example Sentences
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The city, whose indigenous name—“the place where the fish stops”—comes from its river rapids, gave Brazil’s right-wing former president, Jair Bolsonaro, 79% of the vote in 2018.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 29, 2026
The manufacturer also warns not to drive in deep, fast-flowing bodies of water such as strong currents or rapids.
From BBC ● May 20, 2026
There are world-class rapids where Olympian kayakers train and islands with boating and swimming clubs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 19, 2026
If the commission sets new terms that boost flows, it could open up more of the Kern River’s popular rapids for a longer period each year, bringing a boon to boaters and whitewater rafting businesses.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2025
Their new guide knew exactly where the rapids were, where to unload the canoes, and where the carry-trails were.
From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple
