as in tributary
the beginning part of a stream
the first exploration of the Missouri River from its mouth to its headwaters was made by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark in the early 1800s
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Tribal management of the lands along Blue Creek, a major tributary of the Klamath River, will focus on restoring forests and protecting healthy habitats for salmon.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2025 -
River or stream flows are elevated, especially along the Rocky River and its tributaries.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 June 2025
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Yerevan has since sought to diversify its defense sources, reducing arms imports from Russia to as low as 10 percent by 2024.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Climate change and shifting food sources are also causing species-wide population declines, the experts said.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
8 June 2025
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“Headwaters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headwaters. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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