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Recent Examples of weir
Since Helene hit the city, crews have worked throughout the island to clear storm drains and debris and manage weirs to increase storage capacity of storm water, the city said.
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Dalia Faheid, CNN, 6 Oct. 2024
This is a typical day on a salmon weir in southeast Alaska.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 21 Sep. 2024
Climate & Environment New California water measures aim to increase fines for violators, protect wetlands
Sept. 6, 2024
The city controls several weirs where water is diverted.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2024
State and federal management of water infrastructure, including the pumps, dams and weirs that transport water across California, have a significant impact on fish populations.
—Ari Plachta, Sacramento Bee, 8 Apr. 2024
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Dalia Faheid, CNN, 6 Oct. 2024
This is a typical day on a salmon weir in southeast Alaska.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 21 Sep. 2024
Climate & Environment New California water measures aim to increase fines for violators, protect wetlands
Sept. 6, 2024
The city controls several weirs where water is diverted.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2024
State and federal management of water infrastructure, including the pumps, dams and weirs that transport water across California, have a significant impact on fish populations.
—Ari Plachta, Sacramento Bee, 8 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for weir
Noun
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This option returns the pond to its full former glory including sluice gate repair, dredging the full pond area and recreational enhancements to include 5.7 acres of open water and two fishing platforms.—
Erik S. Hanley,
Journal Sentinel,
9 Dec. 2024
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In 2014, Kyrgyz and Tajik conscripts exchanged fire over a strategic sluice in Ak-Sai.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Aug. 2016
Noun
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That’s what the office of state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, has been working hard to do after a barrage of phone calls from terrified individuals.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
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Still, despite Trump’s barrage of criticism against the Fed, Bessent is assuring Wall Street that the administration isn’t trying to twist the Fed’s arm, but rather carve out its own approach.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN,
6 Feb. 2025
Noun
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From Marian Anderson breaking racial barriers in 1939 to Dr. King inspiring millions in 1963 and modern activists continuing the fight for justice today, the Lincoln Memorial stands as a monument to progress, resilience, and hope.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2025
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If the throngs of fans lining the barriers of the red carpet were anything to go by (their screams were audible from the water), Thailand certainly loves Lisa back.—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
15 Feb. 2025
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President Trump has pushed to regain control of the canal — one of the world's most significant pieces of infrastructure.—
Sareen Habeshian,
Axios,
6 Feb. 2025
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Two lawyers have lodged a lawsuit with the country's supreme court, The Guardian reported on Tuesday, in an attempt to cancel the company's concession to operate the two ports, which are located at both ends of the canal.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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“Weir.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weir. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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