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canyon

[kan-yuhn] / ˈkæn yən /
NOUN
gulf in mountain area
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The $38 gap in Asia is a canyon.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

Baron was known for his skillful driving on the racetrack and his love of cruising steep canyon roads.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

The research focused on two areas close to Valles Marineris, one of the largest canyon systems in the solar system.

From Science Daily • Mar. 10, 2026

Locals had long relied on the resort to draw visitors to the two towns that border it: Telluride, in the box canyon, and Mountain Village, higher up the slopes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

Lillian and Danny sat at the top of the canyon and waited until the following morning.

From "100 Sideways Miles" by Andrew Smith




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