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river

[riv-er] / ˈrɪv ər /


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South Yorkshire Police said emergency services, an underwater search team and a mountain rescue team had so far been involved in the search of the river, the riverbank and nearby open land.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

In his recent memoir, Pratt recounted his conversion — actor Stephen Baldwin baptized him in a river during the 2009 season of the reality show “I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

We had come to what Benitez described as his “secret mountain,” a short walk from a public wildlife viewing area at a bend in the river.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

Border guards warned crossings were increasing, with many attempting to slip across a nearby river under cover of darkness.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Through the trees, Torak caught the faraway glitter of a river.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver




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