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river

[riv-er] / ˈrɪv ər /


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Following the hot, dry weather, river flows were low in June for parts of the UK.

From BBC Jul. 15, 2026

Brazilian authorities meanwhile have stepped up efforts to combat the crossings, but policing the remote frontier is extremely difficult, with smugglers using unofficial river crossings and jungle trails to evade authorities.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

The heroic pilot who safely ditched a stricken airliner in a New York City river in 2009 has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

Along the river, the zoo has added AI-powered wildlife cameras—originally built to track animals on the African savannah—to instantly flag movement.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

Ahead, a fallen tree spanned the width of the river, creating a natural bridge.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman




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