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Runoff
01
the excess liquid, typically water, that exceeds the capacity of an area to contain or absorb it
02
a final election to resolve an earlier election that did not produce a winner
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Example
In farming areas, the runoff from fields can carry fertilizers and pesticides into rivers and lakes.
After heavy rain, the runoff from the hillsides flooded the streets below.
Environmental regulations aim to control the runoff to prevent pollution of nearby water bodies.
Urban planning now incorporates green spaces to absorb the runoff and reduce flooding risks.
The construction site had inadequate drainage, causing the runoff to accumulate in large pools.
