sandbar

Example Sentences

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Water that had surged across the blacktop deposited significant sandbars.

From New York Times

A pack of surfers was taking advantage of a sandbar built up by the heavy flow of water out of the San Lorenzo River that was kicking up a bigger break than usual.

From Washington Post

Officials have said the fatal crash happened as less than 20 seconds after one helicopter took off from a sandbar near the Sea World resort and collided with another aircraft that was landing.

From BBC

All those killed and badly injured were in the ascending helicopter, which collided with another helicopter that was landing less than 20 seconds after taking off from a sandbar.

From BBC

The pilot and another passenger also died in Monday's crash, which happened as one helicopter was taking off from a sandbar and the other was landing.

From BBC