mesa
Example Sentences
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Washington, Utah, located just southwest of Zion National Park, is surrounded by cinematic mesas and has long been a hub for exploring the natural wonders of the American west.
From BBC
Foothills and valleys, groves and canyons, even the mesas, plateaus and plains of the Sierra and the Central Valley — Lehrer calls all of it a “choreography of place.”
From Los Angeles Times
It has one narrow runway perched high on a mesa with steep cliffs at either end tumbling 1,600 feet to the deep blue Pacific Ocean.
From Los Angeles Times
According to Oder, the backyard, which features uninterrupted mesa views, is now “the best part” of their property.
From Los Angeles Times
In Taos, Zappa has found a measure of solace in the stark beauty of its mesas and snow-capped mountains.
From Los Angeles Times
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