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Coldwater

American  
[kohld-waw-ter, ‐-wot-er] / ˈkoʊldˌwɔ tər, ‐ˌwɒt ər /

noun

  1. a river in NW Mississippi, flowing S to the Tallahatchie River. 220 miles (354 km) long.

  2. a river in S Michigan, flowing NE and NW to the St. Joseph River. 25 miles (40 km) long.


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The vehicle, a white Tesla, then fled south on Coldwater Canyon Drive, per the dispatch audio.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 8, 2026

Take a hike at TreePeople There’s this great place called TreePeople that I love that is up at the top of Coldwater Canyon.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 12, 2025

Now, he ensures that his patients are asked where they live and how close they are to Coldwater Creek.

From BBC Mar. 15, 2025

For many people near Coldwater Creek, conversation with authorities is not easing the angst that comes with living in an area known for the dumping of nuclear waste.

From BBC Mar. 15, 2025

The station they had established above Coldwater Creek seemed too far away to provide a timely warning of eruption.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone

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