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mountain

[moun-tn] / ˈmaʊn tn /


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"It used to be a barren mountain, but since the area has developed, transportation has become more convenient, trade has picked up, business opportunities have emerged," local shopkeeper Shu Peihua said.

From Barron's Aug. 19, 2026

Italy's civil protection agency warns that a combination of volcanic activity and sudden weather changes higher up the mountain can make conditions hazardous.

From BBC Aug. 17, 2026

Bulldozers broke ground earlier this month on the public lands that blend desert, river and mountain ecosystems and are home to the famed Santa Elena Canyon.

From Barron's Aug. 17, 2026

The setting is the Prespa lakes region, a mountain valley where three countries—Albania, Greece and North Macedonia—share borders, a park and abundant natural resources.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

He was not standing on an icy mountain trail, he was back in the Forest.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver

George Smyth, a University of Bristol student from Shropshire, had been missing since 23 November in the Bucegi mountains, despite daily searches, Brașov Mountain Rescue said.

From BBC Aug. 15, 2026

I had my own horse, but he recently retired so he lives in the mountains now, living his best life.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

The photographs were almost absurdly theatrical: silver serving pieces and candelabras, the gilt-and-cream grandeur of the White House, and, arrayed beneath it all, mountains of branded fast-food packaging.

From Salon Aug. 12, 2026

The gold industry "doesn't benefit the local communities here", said the 45-year-old, who has brought his herd to the mountains each summer since childhood.

From Barron's Aug. 9, 2026

My mind was fixed on snow-covered mountains, so Sal heard her calling before I did.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney




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