picturesque
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This picturesque South Asian island, once celebrated for its economic development and high ratings on human development indices, has found itself in dire straits once again.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
Behar purchased the dwelling back in 2016, paying $4.75 million for the picturesque abode, having previously transferred the deed for her other Hamptons property into the name of her daughter, Eve.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026
There are more than 600 public saunas across the UK, with many now opening on beaches, overlooking lakes and in other picturesque rural settings.
From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026
Now a picturesque destination for tourists, Prague has been an imperial capital, a flashpoint in religious wars and the site of communist crackdowns.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026
Hawk Mountain is a picturesque mountaintop in southeastern Pennsylvania, where the easternmost ridges of the Appalachians form a last barrier to the westerly winds before dropping away toward the coastal plain.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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