Meanders form because water erodes the outside of curves and deposits eroded material on the inside. Over time, the curves shift position. As meanders erode from side to side, they create a floodplain. This is a broad, flat area on both sides of a river.
In 1991, Sinead OâConnor boycotted the Grammy ceremony and refused her award for Best Alternative Album, Best Record of the Year and Best Alternative Musical Performance, stating that her absence was a protest against the extreme commercialism of the Grammy Awards.
Definition of refuse for English Language Learners. : 1  to say that you will not accept (something, such as a gift or offer) : 2  to say or show that you are not willing to do something that someone wants you to do. : 3  to not allow someone to have (something)