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canyon

[kan-yuhn] / ˈkæn jən /
NOUN
gulf in mountain area
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The outdoor space boasts yet another fireplace along with sweeping city and canyon views, according to the listing.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 21, 2026

For weeks, people had been gathering at the abandoned property on Mulholland Drive overlooking a canyon right below the Universal City Overlook.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026

More than 60 people were evacuated and two bodies were found after heavy rains hit the canyon over the weekend, the National Park Service said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026

It asked anyone who knew of hikers or backpackers who were in the inner canyon along the Bright Angel Creek corridor on Saturday to get in touch.

From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026

Even from the top of the canyon, the heat was intense.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan

"She knew it would be very hot and it can get to about 40C, and the feeling is higher because it's in the canyons," Brown said.

From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026

“Raging killer currents will be possible in side canyons and narrow slot canyons. Low-water crossings may be flooded.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026

Faith Dickey, owner of Elevate Outdoors Guiding, has guided people ages 10 to 69 on highlines set over Moab’s deep canyons.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026

Canine teams also have been used in the search through steep canyons and dense vegetation.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026

I dreamed of being a ranger in the Utah canyons or Alaska glaciers.

From "Adrift" by Paul Griffin


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