Rhine

American  

[rahyn] / raɪn /

noun

1. Joseph Banks, 1895–1980, U.S. psychologist: pioneer in parapsychology.

2. French Rhin. Dutch Rijn. German Rhein. a river flowing from SE Switzerland through Germany and the Netherlands into the North Sea: branches off into the Waal, Lek, and IJssel in its lower course. 820 miles (1,320 km) long.

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Rhine British  

/ raɪn /

noun

1. German name: Rhein. French name: Rhin. Dutch name: Rijn. a river in central and W Europe, rising in SE Switzerland: flows through Lake Constance north through W Germany and west through the Netherlands to the North Sea. Length: about 1320 km (820 miles)

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Rhine

North Rhine Westphalia Police said the robot's 16-year-old owner and his companion, 19, are believed to have streamed the incident live on social media and commented on it.

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

“There are stories that can be told all around the world by artists. We would never question that, but these are U.S.-based companies taking U.S.-based jobs outside of the country,” added Rhine.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026

The River Rhine reached record lows in places this summer, affecting shipping navigation routes and increasing transport costs.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

But the Rhine plays an outsized role, carrying around two-thirds of Germany's inland waterway freight, said Puls.

From Barron's ● Sep. 29, 2026

“Maybe it would be best,” Rhine said quietly.

From "The Great Gilly Hopkins" by Katherine Paterson

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