The river flowed swiftly through the valley, carving a path for itself.

Meaning: A natural stream of water moved quickly and without delay from one side of a low area of land between hills or mountains to the other, cutting or shaping a way or route taken to get from one place to another.

Choice of Words: River is a natural stream of water flowing in a channel. Flowed means to move in a continuous stream. Swiftly means quickly and without delay. Through means from one side of something to the other. Valley is a low area of land between hills or mountains. Carving means to cut or shape something with a sharp instrument. Path is a way or route taken to get from one place to another.

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