riverbank

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Recent Examples of riverbank He was reported missing Friday by his sister after the two had been fishing along the riverbank, police said. Craig Shoup, The Tennessean, 9 Sep. 2024 In some places, homes teetered on hillsides and riverbanks that had been washed away. Jeff Amy, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2024 The quiet of the riverbank is a stark contrast to the Broadway houses where McDonald has earned more acting Tony Awards than any other performer. Christopher Barnard, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2024 Accessible by a small bridge connecting to the mainland near Wraysbury village, the secluded spread—officially known as the Magna Carter House—features a whopping four acres of lush mature gardens, roughly 1,300 feet of riverbank frontage, and a private boat mooring. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for riverbank 
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Noun
  • Hôtel Cour du Corbeau Strasbourg - MGallery One of the oldest hotels in Europe, Hôtel Cour du Corbeau Strasbourg - MGallery is a riverside gem just steps from the city's famous cathedral.
    Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2024
  • This 10-suite ship offers three, seven and nine-night cruises showing off more remote areas of the river including the ancient capital of Luang Prabang, the Pak Ou Caves and riverside villages.
    Adam Morganstern, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Outside of events, the wading pool and private cabanas give a calming vibe while overlooking the riverfront below.
    Sheeka Sanahori, Travel + Leisure, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Sawyer, who is buried in Cincinnati's Spring Grove Cemetery, gave the city $1 million to buy 123 acres of riverfront property to establish Sawyer Point Park. Cause of fire under investigation The cause of last week’s fire, meanwhile, has not been determined.
    Patricia Gallagher Newberry, The Enquirer, 10 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • The showpiece is the John Adams Presidential Suite, spanning 4,800 square feet and featuring a large terrace overlooking the waterfront.
    Shivani Vora, Architectural Digest, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Their luxury waterfront home is being used as collateral in their release arrangements.
    Bridget Read, Curbed, 13 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • The agency claims customers across the three banks have lost more than $870 million since Zelle was launched in 2017, and has requested relief for affected customers—the amount of which would be determined in court.
    Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Monday's move spares the lives of people convicted in killings, including the slayings of police and military officers, people on federal land and those involved in deadly bank robberies or drug deals, as well as the killings of guards or prisoners in federal facilities, AP reports.
    Mike Allen, Axios, 23 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • The legend was himself, a Maui resident who owned 25 acres on the island's Southeastern shore for three decades.
    Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
  • The tower is set along the shores of Walt Disney World’s Seven Seas Lagoon and offers great views of the Magic Kingdom.
    Megan duBois, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024

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“Riverbank.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/riverbank. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.

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