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Recent Examples of culvertPolice recovered two live 9 mm rounds from the Sonata and a Polymer 80, known as a ghost gun, with a 9 mm magazine loaded with 10 rounds from a culvert where Martinez Mendoza allegedly threw it, the report said.—Courier-News, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2025 Route 736 Bridge and Culvert Replacement Description: Replace the culvert on Route 736 over the Blumenschein Ditch.—Jason Rossi, The Enquirer, 1 Jan. 2025 Follow these recommendations from the NWS to stay safe in heavy rain:
Beware of rapid water flow:
During heavy rain, avoid parking or walking near culverts or drainage ditches, where swift-moving water can pose a serious risk.—Southern California Weather Report, Orange County Register, 7 Mar. 2025 In heavy rain, refrain from parking or walking near culverts or drainage ditches, where swift-moving water can pose a grave danger.—Bay Area Weather Report, The Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for culvert
If reaching a safe shelter is not possible, either crouch down in your car and cover your head, or leave your vehicle and seek refuge in a low-lying area like a ditch or ravine.
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STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
Four people were killed and another was severely injured on Thursday when their cable car crashed into a ravine in Italy.
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David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
18 Apr. 2025
Foxes with tails that float behind them, light as scarves, frolic in a ditch.
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Sarah Matusek,
Christian Science Monitor,
4 Apr. 2025
Stay informed and follow these tips from the NWS to ensure safety during heavy rainfall:
Beware of swollen waterways:
Avoid parking or walking in close proximity to culverts or drainage ditches, as the swiftly moving water during heavy rain can potentially carry you away.
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Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
1 Apr. 2025
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