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waterfall

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


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The 129-foot waterfall — a wide curtain of white water cascading from a basalt cliff face — generates its own rainbow and once was dubbed the “Eighth Wonder of the World” by President Theodore Roosevelt.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

The grounds include a 4-acre lake with a waterfall, mountain views, a barbecue area, pool, poolhouse, tennis court, and basketball court.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

They have already pulled the one trick they did have: extending their assessments of the useful life of AI servers and related gear to spread out the depreciation waterfall over a longer period.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

The Appalachian springsnail has been documented in a few spots around Maryland, including the waterfall in Williamsport.

From Slate • Apr. 27, 2026

We’re still being pushed toward the waterfall, but inch by inch, the raft floats toward the sand.

From "Paradise on Fire" by Jewell Parker Rhodes




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