riverbank

Example Sentences

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On the riverbank, local resident Ahmad Saadoun pointed at a temporary earthen bridge that collapsed.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

On a tall, green riverbank between two highways in São Paulo, Brazil, a woman with round glasses and a big smile looks out at the water.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

A dog walker who encountered her on a riverbank said she was "rapid" and dived into the water after being startled.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

He returned with a snippet of film documenting one of the most notorious cryptid sightings in history—a fleeting, jittery glimpse of a hairy figure crossing a riverbank.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

Gwydion strode to the riverbank and stood watching the gwythaints’ flight.

From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander