riverbank
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We captured several of our neighbors on cameras set up near the riverbank.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 28, 2026
Berkers is the captain of a restaurant boat that is now listing heavily after becoming stuck in the riverbank.
From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026
Will Walker, the zoo’s head of animals and plants, met a father and son along the riverbank who’d driven hours to join the search.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
Insp Neil Pryce said witnesses and items left on the riverbank indicated where the boy may have entered the water.
From BBC ● May 31, 2026
But we made it safely across and spent the night on the riverbank there.
From "Lost Boy, Lost Girl" by John Bul Dau
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
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
On Sunday, authorities urged residents to avoid driving, stay away from places like riverbanks and evacuate to safe areas if needed.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
Meanwhile, environmental restoration has made some of Brazil’s urban riverbanks and lagoons friendlier to capybaras.
From Slate ● May 27, 2026
Its preferred terrain is damp and marshy, and it is often found near riverbanks, where it will amuse itself by pushing and tripping the unwary.
From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling
