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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

At the end of last season, there was a Knievel-proof canyon between Alcaraz, Sinner and the rest of the men’s game.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 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

In the last few steps before the canyon he felt a sharp pain in the back of his leg, and then the ground gave way under his feet.

From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins

"She knew it would be very hot and it can get to about 40C, and the feeling is higher because it's in the canyons," Brown said.

From BBC ● Oct. 2, 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

Even neighboring canyons supported different ecosystems and distinct biological communities.

From Science Daily ● May 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

Then he dreamed of horses, herds of great horses, thundering by through black canyons of cloud.

From "The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War" by Michael Shaara




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