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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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The local hunter, who is also a former watershed resource manager for the L.A.

From Los Angeles Times

The Eurovision Song Contest faces a battle for its future at a "watershed" meeting in Geneva on Thursday.

From BBC

The early-season storms will play an important role in priming watersheds for the rest of the winter, experts said.

From Los Angeles Times

The spill site is far from major roadways, part of what officials described as a rugged stretch of watershed feeding into Sisar Creek.

From Los Angeles Times

Darragh Mackin from Phoenix Law who acted on behalf of the father and daughter, said the decision was "a watershed moment for educational rights in this jurisdiction".

From BBC