river

Example Sentences

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Rescue operations have been hindered by the fast-flowing river waters, a navy official told AFP.

From BBC

The weather alerts come two weeks after danger to life flood warnings were issued and homes and businesses in Monmouth and elsewhere hit after rivers burst their banks.

From BBC

Worried he might end up in a nearby river, the force called in teams from the coastguard to help find him.

From BBC

Across the river, Sherrill made the same case, showing that investing in care supports both families and the economy.

From Salon

They mapped a compact "mummy zone" within these rock layers, which represent stacked river sands.

From Science Daily