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upland

[uhp-luhnd, -land] / ˈʌp lənd, -ˌlænd /








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History is not a world-spirit moving inexorably towards some breezy, sunlit upland of wisdom.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

Afternoon tours at Ryan Bonaminio Park in Riverside, which features restored native plants from local floodplains and upland areas that support pollinators, will be held at 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

A police helicopter was also scrambled to fly at low level over the bare upland hills and farm tracks surrounding the reservoir, on the lookout for vehicles or tents.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

"It really changed the whole community from what we would designate an upland heathland community to an upland grassland or acid grassland community," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2025

Sam’s training had faded somewhat under Chup’s menu, but game from the upland meadows was still very much her idea of food.

From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George