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Rivers

American  
[riv-erz] / ˈrɪv ərz /

noun

  1. Larry Yitzroch Loiza Grossberg, 1923–2002, U.S. painter.

  2. William Halse 1865–1922, English physiologist and anthropologist.


Rivers British  
/ ˈrɪvəz /

noun

  1. a state of S Nigeria, in the Niger river delta on the Gulf of Guinea. Capital: Port Harcourt. Pop: 5 185 400 (2006). Area: 11 077 sq km (4277 sq miles)

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Rivers said he didn’t notice anything was wrong until Nicholas was already injured.

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Rivers, 22, is the sole challenger to incumbent Tim McOsker in the June 2 primary election.

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On Monday, Rivers said it was an “accident” that happened a decade ago.

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Asked whether Rivers should withdraw, McOsker campaign consultant Dave Jacobson said, “Only Mr. Rivers could decide whether to run, and only he can decide whether he should stay in the race.”

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Rivers, who listed his occupation as “community organizer” on campaign filings, has not reported any campaign donations.

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