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river

[riv-er] / ˈrɪv ər /


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"Instead, this suggests the stone was likely moved in stages, potentially combining overland hauling with river or coastal transport where possible."

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

“Its Japanese meaning is closer to the state of a river rock that has been washed over and tumbled thousands of times, so that it’s both distinct, and a meaningful part of its environment.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Paul O'Dwyer, Andrea Powell, Morgan Rogers and Nicola Wheatley died after paddleboarding in "extremely hazardous conditions" on the Western Cleddau river in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, in October 2021.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

As my colleague Mary O’Grady quipped at the time, denial ain’t just a river in Mexico.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Clare wondered if this wasn’t the exact conversation he’d just been having with Gingersnipes at the river.

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




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