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canyon

[kan-yuhn] / ˈkæn jən /
NOUN
gulf in mountain area
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The outdoor space boasts yet another fireplace along with sweeping city and canyon views, according to the listing.

From MarketWatch Sep. 21, 2026

More than 60 people were evacuated and two bodies were found after heavy rains hit the canyon over the weekend, the National Park Service said.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 31, 2026

It asked anyone who knew of hikers or backpackers who were in the inner canyon along the Bright Angel Creek corridor on Saturday to get in touch.

From BBC Aug. 30, 2026

Big Bend, bordering Mexico in West Texas, features volcanic dikes, dinosaur bones and stunning canyon views.

From Salon Aug. 18, 2026

Sometimes, you couldn’t help but see things through lighted-up windows in the canyon at night.

From "100 Sideways Miles" by Andrew Smith

“Raging killer currents will be possible in side canyons and narrow slot canyons. Low-water crossings may be flooded.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 30, 2026

You’ll see him at the ticker-tape parade in the urban canyons of the financial district on Thursday.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 14, 2026

Police said the helicopter was operated by Airborne Aviation, a company whose website advertises "a doors-off thrill seekers adventure tour" of the picturesque island's waterfalls, canyons, and beaches.

From BBC Mar. 27, 2026

On land, dramatic canyons such as the Grand Canyon are carved over time by flowing rivers.

From Science Daily Feb. 23, 2026

Outside beckons—I want to run into the foothills and scream into the canyons.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed




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