Rocky Mountains
Example Sentences
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The researchers found precipitation in the Rocky Mountains has become about 20% more concentrated, affecting the Colorado River, a major water source for California.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
This year, the snowpack in the upper portion of the river’s watershed in the Rocky Mountains measures just 22% of average, the smallest on record.
From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026
The tragedy has shaken the tight-knit town of about 2,400 people, which is set along a few winding rural roads in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains.
From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026
Hilariously, it makes this case by jump-cutting to a woman on a very expensive-looking hike through the Rocky Mountains or something.
From Slate • Feb. 8, 2026
Everywhere we turned, the Rocky Mountains seemed to be staring at me, like a tidal wave about to crash into the city.
From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan
