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reservoir

[rez-er-vwahr, -vwawr, -vawr, rez-uh-] / ˈrɛz ərˌvwɑr, -ˌvwɔr, -ˌvɔr, ˈrɛz ə- /


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Their natural reservoir is rodents, such as wild mice, rats and moles.

From Salon • May 9, 2026

"Irrigation was stopped because the reservoir levels were low," he said.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

In the coming year, the reservoir could decline to a point where water can no longer pass through intakes to generate hydroelectric power.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

That’s because even a short-term pause can have lasting effects underground, damaging reservoir pressure and increasing the risk of mechanical problems.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 29, 2026

“Lake or reservoir? Your triangular body of water.”

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein




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