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dams

  • present tense form of dam (3rd person singular).

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"We've now got probably about eight to ten smaller dams that have been built," Boles added.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

Patrolling has also reduced small-scale encroachments, but infrastructure projects including multiple dams are still driving deforestation.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

Termites construct skyscrapers and beavers build majestic dams.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

The Central Valley Project includes 20 dams and about 500 miles of aqueducts and canals, stretching from the Redding area to near Bakersfield.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

She ran over to one of the new dams and started tearing it apart.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown