snowbank
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of snowbank
Example Sentences
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But as Duane continued down the path, he heard a hello coming from a snowbank.
From Literature
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Washington residents have roundly criticized the official response, as numerous streets remained unplowed, snowbanks blocked road crossings and schools stayed shut for a full three days after the storm had passed.
From Barron's
Vigils and protests erupted, with demonstrators standing on snowbanks throughout an unusually temperate January day.
Dragging the tree back to the car, we told stories, laughed and tripped over snowbanks.
She returned hours later to find him in a snowbank.
From Seattle Times
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