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freshets

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plural of freshet

as in arroyos

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Georgia gubernatorial primaries likely to head to runoffs Both the Democratic and Republican primaries could easily go to a runoff, meaning no single candidate reached a 50% majority during the first election.

— Irene Wright, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Candidates look to avoid runoffs Meanwhile, Talarico and Crockett are hoping to avoid a May 26 runoff by capturing at least 50% of the Democratic vote in the March 3 primary.

— Meg Kinnard, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026

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Heavy downpours are possible, which may lead to flooding as creeks, streams, and rivers rise across the area, especially in northern and northeast Missouri.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 4 Aug. 2026
Life threatening flooding of low water crossings, small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses continues.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 2 Aug. 2026

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Brannan Island State Recreation Area Located near the eastern end of the maze of rivers and sloughs that make up the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta.

— Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado July 14, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
They're mostly found in the swamps, sloughs, wetlands, and drainage ditches of the western coastal plain, and are occasionally found around rivers and lakes.

— Jack Armstrong, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 3 June 2026

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At least 11 people were injured, the coalition said on X, including a 4-year-old child faced with second-degree burns.

— Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
Besides clearing pollutants from the air, aloe vera plants can also soothe burns and sunburn thanks to thick sap in their spiky leaves.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2026

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