Rivers
Americannoun
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Larry Yitzroch Loiza Grossberg, 1923–2002, U.S. painter.
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William Halse 1865–1922, English physiologist and anthropologist.
noun
Example Sentences
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West Cumbria Rivers Trust is dismantling a redundant weir at Glinger Burn near Longtown to help the eel and other fish migrate up and down the river more easily.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
A soundbite from comedian Sandra Bernhard describes Byrd as a “cultural avatar,” while the late Joan Rivers introduces Byrd on her early ’90s talk show as “one of New York’s best-kept secrets.”
From Salon ● Jul. 10, 2026
In other races, Councilmember Tim McOsker had a wide lead over Green Party member Jordan Rivers for the 15th District seat, which includes Harbor City, San Pedro, Watts and Wilmington.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 3, 2026
Rivers are starting to fall "notably" to "exceptionally low" in some parts of England with Thames Water, Anglian Water and Yorkshire Water already noting stresses to water supply.
From BBC ● Jun. 2, 2026
When she asked him to lead them to her uncle, he said, "The Blackfish is gone west with the king, my lady. Martyn Rivers commands the outriders in his stead."
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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