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Recent Examples of swale
Climate models predict between 76 to 95 percent of swales could be lost to flooding by 2100, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and storm surges from intensifying weather could also put the firefly’s habitat underwater.
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Alexa Robles-Gil, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Oct. 2024
The trooper then positioned the cruiser behind the pickup truck and allegedly saw the driver move across the left lane and straddle the swale separating the HOV lane once again, state police said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 14 Nov. 2024
All one has to do is spend a little time walking the deep, wide swales at Lobonillo to imagine the punishing human drama of Native American, Spanish, French and American journeys across this land.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 15 July 2024
Climate change is affecting the firefly habitat and around 76-95% of swales could be lost to high-tide flooding by 2100, according to climate models.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 1 Oct. 2024
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Alexa Robles-Gil, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Oct. 2024
The trooper then positioned the cruiser behind the pickup truck and allegedly saw the driver move across the left lane and straddle the swale separating the HOV lane once again, state police said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 14 Nov. 2024
All one has to do is spend a little time walking the deep, wide swales at Lobonillo to imagine the punishing human drama of Native American, Spanish, French and American journeys across this land.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 15 July 2024
Climate change is affecting the firefly habitat and around 76-95% of swales could be lost to high-tide flooding by 2100, according to climate models.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 1 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swale
Noun
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The loss of these freshwater marshes reduces the capacity of the Everglades to remove phosphorus from the water.—
John Kominoski,
The Conversation,
15 Apr. 2025
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Other films from territories seen more rarely on the big screen include Iraqi director Hasan Hadi’s The President’s Cake set in Iraq’s little filmed marshes area against the backdrop of President Saddam Hussein’s rule in the 1990s.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Zoom in: About half of the property has wetlands and ponds, which is where the park portion will go.—
Karri Peifer,
Axios,
8 Apr. 2025
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Oil-and-gas canals crisscross its wetlands, exacerbating seawater destruction of marsh vegetation.—
Adeel Hassan,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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But millions of others wade deep into pristine sloughs and isolated cypress stands and come face-to-face with all sorts of amazing wildlife, maybe picking up cottonmouths or even swimming with alligators.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
11 Jan. 2025
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In case this is done, that street that is now laid out through the slough will have to be vacated by the process of law.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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The area surrounding the site is a forested area with swamps and bogs, similar to an environment found in Alaska.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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For example, scientists have measured it in European peat bogs, lake sediments, and, rarely, in human remains such as tooth enamel.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
6 Jan. 2025
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There’s so much to see here—the Atlantic Ocean, the marshland, and the 5 miles of beaches.—
Casey Barber,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2025
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Lithuanian military officials have yet to confirm the exact cause of the deaths, but local media reported that the vehicle may have been trapped in marshland, leading to a potential drowning.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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From the murky swamp to the kingdom of Duloc, Shrek has captured hearts with its wit, adventures and hilarious dialogue.—
Jane LaCroix,
People.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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In fact, this is what drawing the swamp actually looks like.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025
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Saving a satyr The property features a peat-bearing wetland called a fen, and the Mitchell’s satyr is only found in these rare habitats that take thousands of years to develop.—
Karl Schneider,
The Indianapolis Star,
31 Dec. 2024
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Earth’s earliest wildfires may have been fitful and erratic, flickering among the amphibious flora of fens and bogs.—
Ferris Jabr,
The Atlantic,
25 June 2024
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Pack cosmetics extra securely Leaking toner bottles, face wash, or shampoo?—
Alexandra Schöb,
Glamour,
8 Apr. 2025
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On her wedding day, Jan. 27, 2024, Chapman used her everyday face wash, moisturizer and clear lip gloss.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Swale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swale. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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