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hilly

[hil-ee] / ˈhɪl i /


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The film revels in languid establishing shots of the Santa Clara Valley, with the hilly Diablo Range in the background.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

Since then Kearny's youth system has produced three US men's national team players including Tony Meola, and the hilly town of 40,000 people boasts its role in promoting US soccer.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

He has started searching out lighter hauls and avoiding hilly routes that guzzle fuel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

This is because some polling stations are located in difficult, hilly terrain – more than 80% of Nepal is mountainous – which makes the collection of ballot boxes a challenging logistical exercise.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

As exhausted as he felt, Duane pushed onward, up and over the river ridge and down the hilly path toward the Fabulous Beach.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el




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