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Meanings of swollen rivers in English

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Usage of swollen rivers in English
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Two rescue workers had also drowned in swollen rivers today, he added.
The Irish Times
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Hundreds of bodies remain buried in mud or floating in swollen rivers.
The Guardian
3
We slowly retired on Pilgrim's Rest, having to cross several swollen rivers.
My Reminiscences of the Anglo-Boer War
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Some areas are particularly vulnerable because of already saturated ground and swollen rivers.
BBC
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People sought to cross swollen rivers on foot, submerged up to their chests.
Reuters
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There were many swollen rivers to cross at this point of our journey.
Through the Brazilian Wilderness
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Televisions showed swollen rivers overflowing their banks to sweep away apple orchards and homes.
The Irish Times
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Most died as their houses were carried away by swollen rivers, a government statement said.
The Irish Times
9
Other daring pioneers came by boat, running all manner of risks upon the swollen rivers.
Famous Affinities of History: The Romance of Devotion. Volume 3
10
The deluge has the potential to cause flash flooding and has swollen rivers and creeks.
News.com.au
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Rain- swollen rivers are receding in much of the state, but state officials warned of remaining dangers.
Reuters
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Wild weather has caused concern for people living by the south coast and near swollen rivers.
BBC
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Police again urged the public not to enter or play in flood waters or swollen rivers.
The Guardian
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Outside the city, swollen rivers surged through the countryside carrying debris and the occasional fallen tree.
The South African
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The rain had stopped on Wednesday, but more is forecast, threatening to burst already swollen rivers.
Reuters
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There are a few swollen rivers and lakes.
Radio NZ
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Swollen rivers through the time
Swollen rivers across language varieties
Ireland
Common
United States of America
Less common
United Kingdom
Less common