rapids
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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The city, whose indigenous name—“the place where the fish stops”—comes from its river rapids, gave Brazil’s right-wing former president, Jair Bolsonaro, 79% of the vote in 2018.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 29, 2026
There are world-class rapids where Olympian kayakers train and islands with boating and swimming clubs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 19, 2026
The movie recounts how, as a cub, Mufasa was traveling with his parents when he was suddenly swept away by river rapids in a flash flood.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 22, 2024
"It looks like whitewater rapids outside," the 29-year-old said over the phone.
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2024
The rushing of the River over the rocks of the rapids seemed to grow louder and closer.
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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