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watershed

[waw-ter-shed, wot-er-] / ˈwɔ tərˌʃɛd, ˈwɒt ər- /


NOUN
drainage basin
Synonyms
NOUN
landmark
Synonyms


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At a time of societal fracture and backsliding, “Liberation” offered audiences the opportunity to commune collectively with a watershed movement.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

They also directed staff to ask Paxton to clarify whether Hood County has the legal authority to temporarily halt development under its watershed protection law.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

It is a club which has been starved of success and silverware for decades but European Cup winner Nigel Spink believes victory in Istanbul would be a watershed moment.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

The company, which is facing another watershed social-media trial this summer, has said it plans to appeal both verdicts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

The pass at the watershed was five thousand feet and it was going to be very cold.

From "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy




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