shallow
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Researchers found that people adapted by following seasonal rivers and fishing in shallow waterholes during long dry periods.
From Science Daily • May 11, 2026
Putting out shallow dishes of water, log piles, plant pollinator friendly plants were some of the steps we at home can make to facilitate hedgehogs.
From BBC • May 9, 2026
Drawdowns have been shallow in the past several months, with even the Iran conflict causing a mere 9.1% drop—not even technically a “correction.”
From Barron's • May 8, 2026
At the center, resting on a plinth in front of a shallow niche and beneath a graceful valance of laurel, is French’s striking bronze portrait bust of Hunt.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
If the water was too deep, she would have to hold her breath until she crawled to a shallow place.
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
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