Daugava
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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The island of Zakusala, in Riga’s Daugava river, emerged as the likeliest site.
From The Guardian • Mar. 29, 2018
"To build a fortress here we work, Where Perse in the Daugava flows; A refuge strong when dangers lurk, To save us from our many foes."
From Bearslayer A free translation from the unrhymed Latvian into English heroic verse by Cropley, Arthur
The Daugava now, in Kegums rapids' spray, Tossed hard the little boat upon the stream.
From Bearslayer A free translation from the unrhymed Latvian into English heroic verse by Cropley, Arthur
In their fight they stumble to the very edge of the high cliffs above the River Daugava.
From Bearslayer A free translation from the unrhymed Latvian into English heroic verse by Cropley, Arthur
From time to time, late in the night, The Daugava boatmen sometimes see Two men in combat on the height, In struggles that they cannot flee.
From Bearslayer A free translation from the unrhymed Latvian into English heroic verse by Cropley, Arthur
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