Sentence examples similar to cross the flood from inspiring English sources

This year, for example, many pronghorn antelope — the fastest land mammal in North America — drowned as they tried to cross the flooding Missouri River on their way to fawning grounds in Canada.

The elements also posed a significant threat to the Australians, with many men drowning when they attempted to cross the flood-swollen rivers.

However, Chihiro discovers too late that her parents have turned into actual pigs and she is unable to cross the flooded river, becoming trapped in the spirit world.

Lancaster was able to flee Tutbury Castle under cover of darkness and, with much of his army, evaded Edward's patrols to cross the flooded River Dove and make his way northwards.

The NAC was closed because of safety concerns crossing the flooded river into St John's for both staff and service users.

He considers visitors crossing the flooded area of the installation as a hallucinatory journey through the mind, most like the experience of going to a concert.

The sun continued its journey across the cloud-free sky as I crossed the green flood plain of the Derwent where scattered flocks appeared as giant field mushrooms.

Second row Graham Kitchener nearly added a try to his fine line-out work as he was hauled down just short after a 40m burst, but despite not crossing the line Flood's boot guided Tigers into a 9-3 lead.

A tidal flood gate, operated when a flood is anticipated, would cross the outer harbour.

Despite the danger inherent in the sea crossing, the flood of people – particularly in recent weeks – has been relentless.

Mexico wants to talk to the United States about the flood of migrants illegally crossing the Rio Grande.