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"a watershed in modern American history, a time that … forever changed American social attitudes" (Robert Reinhold).
Probably translation of German Wasserscheide : Wasser, water + Scheide, divide, parting.
St Marcellin Champagnat was asked to treat a sick boy in a watershed. The boy know nothing of the Churchs teaching. This inspired Champagnat to found the Marist Teaching Brothers
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What is a sentence using the word watershed?
After the earthquake, the watershed between the small creeks had moved to the west. We are at a watershed moment in the history of human genetic research.
Where does the expression screwed the pooch come from and what does it mean?
The origin of the expression is obscure. It means "ruined everything".
What is a watershed moment?
A critical turning point. What it is actually is a moment in time where everything changes. A point in time when nothing after will ever be the same as before. To call it a turning point technically is true, but it is an overly simplistic definition of the phrase. The figurative meaning comes from the literal meaning of a point, or division in a river, or stream where the river is split into two distinct paths that will not intersect again
Where did the expression don't go into the light come from?
It came from the movie Poltergiest.
What is the origin of the idiom 'come again'?
Origin: The verb 'to come' has always meant to arrive or appear. In this 20th Century African-American expression, 'come' takes on the meaning of 'speak.'
What is a television watershed?
The term Watershed when use in a Sentence like, "That was a watershed moment", means simply a turning point. So a television watershed could mean a point in time when things changed. For instance, the very First Super Bowl broadcast is considered a watershed moment in television. Some people feel that President Reagan's speech calling the Soviet Union an evil empire was a watershed moment in politics.
What is a sentence using the word watershed?
After the earthquake, the watershed between the small creeks had moved to the west. We are at a watershed moment in the history of human genetic research.
Was World War 2 a watershed moment?
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Who first coined the term watershed moment?
most likely a late Victorian
Why is a watershed important?
A watershed is called a watershed as it supply the water in a drainage system.A watershed is a defining moment of insight and claritywhere healing begins and lives are reclaimed
What does Betting on the come mean?
What does "Betting on the Come" mean? aka "Bet on the Come" is derived from a gambling expression and means you don't have what you want or need, now at the moment; but, you are betting or hoping you will have what you want or need when the time comes.
What is the opposite of a watershed moment?
The opposite of a watershed moment is a stagnation or status quo event, where there is no significant change or progress. Instead of marking a turning point or pivotal change, it represents a period of continuity or lack of development. Such moments often leave existing circumstances unaltered, failing to inspire transformation or new directions.
Where does Mississippi river water come from?
The Mississippi River's watershed area, and rainfall.
What is a nested watershed?
A nested watershed is simply a watershed within a watershed. An example might be the Platte River watershed which is a nested watershed within the Missouri River watershed which in turn is nested within the Mississippi River watershed.
What are synonyms for the expression moment to moment?
Improvised, unplanned, hand to mouth.
What watershed do you live on?
what watershed does everyone live on
Can humans change a watershed?
You can change a watershed by polluting it
