ridge

Example Sentences

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Soon after the airman landed, he was able to get to an elevated ridge and make contact by activating an emergency beacon to send his proof of life, according to senior officials.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

One came from the top of a ridge, another from bedrock inside a hollow, and a third from an area Curiosity passed through before reaching the ridges.

From Science Daily • Mar. 14, 2026

Using X-ray analysis and a high-temperature oven, the rover detected clay minerals within the ridge and carbonate minerals in the hollow.

From Science Daily • Mar. 14, 2026

The skier, who has not been identified, was attempting a run called Dropout 2 — among the steepest marked trails in California — which descends from the summit ridge of the 11,000-foot mountain.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026

The moon lit the ridge with a dim glow.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri