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waterfall

[waw-ter-fawl, wot-er-] / ˈwɔ tərˌfɔl, ˈwɒt ər- /


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Emergency teams have been searching at a waterfall beauty spot near Loch Lomond after a woman was reported in difficulty in the water.

From BBC Jul. 11, 2026

They described the feeling as standing under a waterfall of perpetual bad news.

From Science Daily Jun. 16, 2026

Even Americans who pay little attention to politics will probably never forget standing in Yosemite Valley and admiring a towering waterfall.

From Los Angeles Times May 29, 2026

“Designed with a moody, sophisticated palette, the kitchen features top-of-the-line Cafe appliances, bespoke cabinetry, and a statement waterfall island, creating a space that feels both functional and artful.”

From MarketWatch May 21, 2026

He couldn’t hear Renn or Wolf anymore, and the waterfall was sliding closer with astonishing speed, drowning all voices but its own.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver

The Trinity Alps Wilderness, about three hours north of Sacramento, offers hiking trails, waterfalls, alpine lakes and smaller crowds than at popular national parks.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

Kanisius and his master Umbu Ana Rara, 31, who is three years younger than him, live in the village of Tenggedu, whose turquoise waterfalls draw intrepid tourists looking for a "hidden tropical paradise".

From Barron's Jul. 21, 2026

Each pool features a hot tub, and a 35-foot waterslide flows into one of six waterfalls.

From MarketWatch Jul. 20, 2026

In warmer weather, outdoor life shifts to hiking and fly-fishing in Spearfish Canyon Nature Area, a 20-mile gorge in Lead’s backyard lined with 1,000-foot limestone cliffs and waterfalls.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 25, 2026

From sunup to sundown, Kermit, along with Lyra and four camaradas, worked on getting the canoes down the six waterfalls.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple




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