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Adjective
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The United States military has protocols for the modern use of mules in jungles and in rugged, craggy terrain.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
5 Mar. 2025 -
Day-old sourdough soaks up a seasoned egg mixture, baking into a delightfully craggy casserole covered in gooey cheddar.—
Urmila Ramakrishnan,
Bon Appétit,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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This mountainous region, part of the Sierra Madre Oriental, rises sharply from the valley floor, creating a landscape of deep ravines, dense forests, and extreme ecological diversity.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Much of the winter snow in 2023 and 2024 came from atmospheric rivers that brought heavy precipitation to mountainous regions.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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There’s the hilly Lavaux vineyards which were deemed a UNESCO World Heritage site, picturesque towns that hug the coastline and cities like Montreux and Vevey.—
Jeryl Brunner,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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The hilly east-side enclave, which has a reservoir and a popular dog park at its geographic center, has a trendy, hipster vibe with lots of cafes, eateries, and artisanal boutiques, as well as many notable examples of innovative architecture and historical homes.—
Emma Reynolds,
Robb Report,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The dual pressures of addiction and burnout are exacting a steep toll on America’s entrepreneurs and executives.—
Jaime Catmull,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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In the face of steep new duties—especially on China—footwear brands will also be forced to raise prices.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Loading your audio article The 49ers took a precipitous dip in terms of performance in 2024 but there wasn’t much slippage in terms of how the organization is viewed by its players.—
Jerry McDonald,
The Mercury News,
27 Feb. 2025
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Summer sun breaks reveal vistas of precipitous slopes mantled in deep green grasses — with distant volcanic peaks shrouded in snow.—
ProPublica,
ProPublica,
13 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The lander touched down at 3:34 a.m. after running through a powered descent 12 minutes out bringing the lander into a vertical position and slowing down from 3,800 mph to about 90 mph.—
Richard Tribou,
Orlando Sentinel,
2 Mar. 2025
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Among the various drills that players can participate in during the NFL Combine are the 40-yard dash, 20-yard shuttle, 60-yard shuttle, 3-cone drill, vertical jump, broad jump, bench press, and position-specific drills, including passing drills for the quarterbacks.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Scarped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scarped. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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