up a/the stream
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- The salmon swim up the stream to spawn.
- We had to paddle hard to get up the stream.
- Walking up a steep stream bed can be challenging.
- It felt like we were always working up a stream against the current.
- The hikers followed the trail up the stream to find the hidden cave.
- To reach the source, you must go up a narrow stream.
- Trying to convince them was like pushing a boulder up a stream.
- The small boat struggled to move up the swift stream.
- They spent the afternoon exploring up a small mountain stream.
- Despite the difficulties, they managed to make their way up the stream.