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runoff

[ruhn-awf, -of] / ˈrʌnˌɔf, -ˌɒf /
NOUN
spring runoff
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The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation warned of low pressure across eastern, northeastern and central Thailand until Sunday, saying there was a risk of flash floods, forest runoff, mudslides, and river overflow.

From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026

Bass has collected about $1.5 million in direct contributions for the Nov. 3 runoff campaign compared with $1.1 million for Raman.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026

Their complaints echo a broader unease that has followed solar's expansion into rural Texas - worries about visual impact, water runoff after land is cleared, and battery storage units that scorch their land.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

If you have a sloped yard that struggles with runoff, consider planting ground cover, such as buckwheat and coyote brush, which act as a protective carpet over the soil and slow the flow of water.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026

Jon squatted and brought his hands together, cupping the runoff between his fingers.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin




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