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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“Especially on the defensive side. Some quarterbacks — Philip Rivers, Peyton Manning, Andrew Luck. But being on the defensive side? He’s one of one.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2026
On a Super Bowl-favorite team that includes Kyren Williams, Blake Corum and Ronnie Rivers, who is also a special teams ace, Hunter was not going to play unless there were a series of injuries.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
Big Rivers Electric Power will provide wholesale electric service, Jackson Purchase Energy Cooperative will deliver retail service, and Paducah Power System will serve as a community supporter, the companies said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
The Ballinderry Rivers Trust said they have identified and have been treating a source of giant hogweed just outside Cookstown.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
Rivers running bright and blue below, glimmering in the sun.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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