The floodwaters left a lasting impact on the landscape.

Meaning: The floodwaters had a long-term effect on the appearance of the land.

Choice of Words: Floodwaters are the waters that overflow a river or other body of water and flood an area. Left means to go away from a place or person. Lasting means continuing for a long time. Impact refers to the effect or influence of one thing on another.

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