picturesque
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The picturesque Lac des Brenets between France and Switzerland has dried up after a record-breaking hot summer, leaving locals crying out for help to save the lake.
From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026
The Cotswolds region, with its rolling hills, picturesque villages and posh schools, has reportedly attracted Harry and Meghan and a flurry of American buyers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2026
What makes the Surfliner so appealing — a picturesque view as the train rides right along the water — is also what makes it so perilous.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
Tucked between two mountains, Buam-dong is recommended by travellers and locals for its picturesque views, art galleries and cosy cafes - an escape from Seoul's bustle.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
On his first day on the picturesque campus, he walked briskly through the bracing Pennsylvania wind and fallen autumn leaves in open-toed sandals and shorts.
From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore
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