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Rhine River

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  1. River in Europe, rising in the Alps of Switzerland and flowing generally north, passing through or bordering on Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, Germany, France, and The Netherlands before emptying into the North Sea.


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A principal river of Europe, the Rhine carries more traffic than any other waterway in the world.

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The central bank had, however, previously warned that heatwaves would temporarily slow the economy over the summer, particularly as low water levels hinder river transport including through the Rhine River.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026

Those developments have unleashed concerns in this Rhine River city, where Opel was once the mighty engine of prosperity.

From Barron's ● Aug. 16, 2026

It combined one of the largest airborne assaults in history, known as "Market", with a ground offensive, "Garden", aimed at swiftly capturing key bridges over the Rhine River.

From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2024

Army’s 90th Division — which was actually 10 miles north of the 603rd — to cross the Rhine River with less resistance.

From New York Times ● Mar. 21, 2024

In February 1945, American forces crossed the Rhine River and began slicing into Germany.

From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin

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