Flood control refers to all methods used to reduce or prevent the detrimental effects of flood waters.
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“The vines of her arms
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or did she plant herself in the doorway,
hurl herself at his feet,
or utter the word “Stay!”
But as that fool began to go
at the time when it was dark with swarming clouds,
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