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Recent Examples of cliff
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives has captured millions of viewers and the season seemingly ending on a cliff hanger has fans wondering if another 10 episodes could be coming out to end season 2.
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Jenni Fink, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
But the path forward will be that little bit clearer, a few more inches away from the cliff face.
—Mark Critchley, New York Times, 20 May 2025
But innovation is paired with complexity as regulatory systems lag and organizations grapple with tariffs, patent cliffs, M&As and global competition.
—Tonushree Mondal, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Even with the latest turnaround, U.S. consumers may still see some empty shelves in the coming weeks as the supply chain falls off the cliff.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 12 May 2025
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Jenni Fink, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
But the path forward will be that little bit clearer, a few more inches away from the cliff face.
—Mark Critchley, New York Times, 20 May 2025
But innovation is paired with complexity as regulatory systems lag and organizations grapple with tariffs, patent cliffs, M&As and global competition.
—Tonushree Mondal, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Even with the latest turnaround, U.S. consumers may still see some empty shelves in the coming weeks as the supply chain falls off the cliff.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cliff
Noun
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Fun fact: The Pine Ridge is a 100-mile-long escarpment of sandstone bluffs and the main geologic feature of northwest Nebraska.—
Brian Higgins,
Outside Online,
20 May 2025
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The rim is a 1,200-foot-tall escarpment that rises dramatically above a broad valley, giving you the perfect perch for spotting the show.—
Graham Averill,
Outside Online,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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There are three crags, and the plan is to develop one at a time, says J.D. Borgeson, the coalition's treasurer.—
Sean Clancy,
Arkansas Online,
12 May 2025
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Ultimately, the Clear Creek crags would only flirt with the wildfire.—
Hannah Provost,
Outside Online,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But what are the other buildings impacted by palisades fires?—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
13 Jan. 2025
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The other, though crucial, faces steep palisades and deep waters, requiring more time and resources.—
Kathleen Kewley,
Forbes,
4 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Downtown Bay Saint Louis has very little elevation, so many buildings were destroyed in Katrina though a small bluff protected some of the buildings located in the downtown area.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Northport back then was a small fishing village—at one point, the mayor was also the funeral director—with boggy wetlands and rocky bluffs overlooking the bay.—
Michael Schulman,
New Yorker,
26 May 2025
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“Cliff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cliff. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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