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pond

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as in lake

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Recent Examples of pond According to the story, Estrada was fishing in a neighborhood pond where usual targets include peacock bass, snook, and tarpon—the latter two have high tolerances for freshwater. — Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 26 Aug. 2026 The two first teamed in 2023 while Golf Channel was still a small fish in the very large Comcast/NBCUniversal pond. — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026 The ranch’s natural setting includes a 10-acre meadow, a half-acre private pond, and more than a quarter-mile of frontage on the 17-acre Lake West. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2026 The area’s perimeter is wooded with a large pond at the back. — Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pond

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The lake is also the second-smallest Great Lake by volume, holding about 393 cubic miles of water, according to the National Museum of the Great Lakes.

— Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Rescue efforts were still ramping up Friday when a swollen glacial lake in the mountains upstream from the affected area, dammed up by debris and filling with meltwater, raised concerns of a possible new inundation looming.

— Arshad R. Zargar, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of lake

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Instead of using the underground reservoir only to generate electricity, surplus electricity could be used to store pressure energy underground.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026
Both of its vast reservoirs — Lake Mead and Lake Powell — have tumbled to record lows over the past few weeks.

— Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of reservoir

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The calm waters of the coastal lagoons are perfect habitat for green sea turtles, and July through September is the best time to spot them .

— Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
The atmosphere is low-key but looks-wise the island is a showstopper – it’s surrounded by a beautiful aquamarine lagoon with stunning beaches and vibrant marine life.

— Ann Lee, TheWeek, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of lagoon

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Beyond daily swims in Ullswater, guests have the opportunity to explore the inspiring landscape of the Lake District, visiting hidden tarns, rivers, and even a stargazing night.

— Freya Bromley, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Feb. 2025
The two main tarns on this trail are flanked by subalpine meadows with a variety of shrubs and wildflowers that change colors in the fall.

— Graham Averill, Outside Online, 16 Sep. 2024

Definition of tarn

Noun

This is a landscape of lochs and mountains, best viewed from a cozy railcar, on a train that coddles just 36 passengers on an all-inclusive journey.

— Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 17 June 2026
The sprawling coastal property encompasses roughly 3,700 acres of pastureland, woodlands, lochs, and more than three miles of dramatic shoreline.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 June 2026

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