riverbank
Example Sentences
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"We also want to remind people to keep away from swollen riverbanks and not to drive or walk through flood waters as you don't know what lies beneath," said Richard Preece from the organisation.
From BBC
Crews secured the two cars to the riverbank so that they would not continue traveling south, Mr. Hackett said.
From New York Times
They planted vetiver and elephant grass to hold the riverbank in place.
From New York Times
And they are walking the riverbanks with metal detectors.
From New York Times
Volunteers tending to flower beds along the riverbank were finding the dirt so dry that they put down their hoes and used a leaf blower to tidy up.
From New York Times
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