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waterfall

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


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While there had been a small waterfall when Marsden found it, Richardson said "he built a wall across the valley so the water would then drop 35 feet to create a more impressive sight".

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

The dimly lit dining room centers around a dramatic waterfall feature that adds to the romantic atmosphere.

From Salon • Mar. 7, 2026

The search for the pair was sparked by members of the public spotting what they thought was a body in the waterfall but "no witnesses saw Rachael or Helen enter the water".

From BBC • Jan. 22, 2026

“You can start to think of this in a waterfall fashion,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 8, 2026

She filled her bottles from the waterfall, cut off a bunch of bananas, picked some strawberries, and rode back down the hill.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr




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