up the river
Example Sentences
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INÍRIDA, Colombia—A few miles up the river from this border outpost, vast mineral riches are buried in the Venezuelan jungle.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026
This year's swan upping trip up the river had the involvement of schools along the route, in an attempt to spread the message about protecting wildlife.
From BBC • Jul. 31, 2024
Rengganis hopes the momentum to clean up the river and address the region’s trash problem continues, so that future generations can also enjoy the area.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 7, 2023
The plaintiffs have argued that allowing water diversions to dry up the river violates California’s public trust doctrine, the principle that certain natural resources must be preserved for the public.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 1, 2023
The Portuguese dammed up the river and flooded the whole valley.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
