elevation

Example Sentences

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It’s not clear he had any idea of his approaching elevation.

From Los Angeles Times

Even after checking the forecast, remember that elevation will play a role in temperature.

From Los Angeles Times

They reached an elevation that looked down upon the Very, Very Far North, with a few clouds actually hanging below them and the Shipwreck nothing but a speck seen far off in the distance.

From Literature

For years, researchers have observed that people who live at high elevations, where oxygen is scarce, tend to develop diabetes less often than those at sea level.

From Science Daily

There is also the potential for snow in mountain areas, at elevations around 3,500 feet, according to National Weather Service meteorologist Mike Wofford.

From Los Angeles Times