Gila
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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The Gila River is one of the Southwest's most vital waterways, supplying water to communities, farms, and wildlife while connecting the snow-covered mountains of southwestern New Mexico with the desert landscapes of southwestern Arizona.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 18, 2026
The lack of readily available data on flash floods had made it nearly impossible to build reliable models, said Gila Loike, a program manager at Google.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 12, 2026
During his visit to the Gila River Indian Community, President Biden admitted that the boarding school system had caused great pain and suffering.
From NewsForKids.net ● Oct. 29, 2024
Route 191 bends east here, passing by blooming cotton fields nourished by the Gila River before the terrain becomes rockier and steeper.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2024
The road, the taco restaurant, the whole town of Gila Claw was gone.
From "The Titan's Curse" by Rick Riordan
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