dam across

Frequency: 7.512.1 per million words

Indicates the dam is built from one side of something (like a river) to the other.

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Examples (10)

  • A new dam across the Blue River will generate electricity for the entire region.
  • Engineers built a massive dam across the valley to create a reservoir.
  • The proposal for a dam across the scenic canyon faced strong opposition from environmentalists.
  • You can see the huge concrete dam across the river from the top of the hill.
  • By 2030, they will have completed the controversial dam across the ancient gorge.
  • Is building a dam across this estuary a viable solution to prevent flooding?
  • A temporary dam across the stream was constructed to divert water flow during the project.
  • The old earthen dam across the creek needs significant repairs.
  • They constructed a dam across the river, forming a large lake behind it.
  • A dam across the river could potentially disrupt the local ecosystem.