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Diamantina

American  
[dahy-uh-muhn-tee-nuh] / ˌdaɪ ə mənˈti nə /

noun

  1. an intermittent river in E Australia, flowing S to Lake Eyre. 560 miles (900 km) long.


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Extrapolating from the number of bones they found, the scientists estimated there could be more than 10 million carcasses across the area, which is called the Diamantina Zone.

From Barron's Jun. 10, 2026

Deep below the verdant Chapada Diamantina region of Bahia, lie iron ore reserves, kilometres wide, which is the key ingredient needed to make steel.

From BBC Apr. 24, 2024

State authorities said they have mobilized over 150 military firefighters to put out fires in different areas across the state, as well as in Chapada Diamantina, a national park known for its panoramic views.

From Seattle Times Sep. 21, 2023

The winner will take on Republican Diamantina Storment of Chama in the heavily Democratic district.

From Washington Times May 29, 2020

Knowing nothing about station work, he gave sixty thousand pounds for a property on the Diamantina, in order to demonstrate his own theories on cattle-breeding.

From A Crime of the Under-seas by Boothby, Guy Newell

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