riverbank
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Berkers is the captain of a restaurant boat that is now listing heavily after becoming stuck in the riverbank.
From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026
The wreck in the Danube was reportedly discovered on 2 August, when a passersby reported part of the motorcycle protruding from the rocks on the riverbank in downtown Budapest.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
About 210 million years ago, two early relatives of modern crocodiles stood near each other among the low ferns of a humid riverbank in what is now northern New Mexico.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 30, 2026
Will Walker, the zoo’s head of animals and plants, met a father and son along the riverbank who’d driven hours to join the search.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
“We did not fail! The cauldron is ours! There it lies,” he added, pointing past the riverbank to the black hump of the Crochan.
From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander
Alder and ash pollen indicated vegetation associated with riverbanks and seashores, which occur along the coast and in the nearby hinterland.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 21, 2026
On Sunday, authorities urged residents to avoid driving, stay away from places like riverbanks and evacuate to safe areas if needed.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
Meanwhile, environmental restoration has made some of Brazil’s urban riverbanks and lagoons friendlier to capybaras.
From Slate ● May 27, 2026
Fifteen years ago, Beijing's Liangma riverbanks would have been smog-choked and deserted in winter, but these days they are dotted with families and exercising pensioners most mornings.
From Barron's ● Feb. 17, 2026
Her stiffness reminded me of all the fish lying curved and stiff on the riverbanks, flaking in the sun like old white bars of soap.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
