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alpine

[al-pahyn, -pin] / ˈæl paɪn, -pɪn /


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The model assumes that the bird needs the current climate set-up that exists in alpine meadows in the future too, a reasonable but not certain assumption.

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026

In a good year, four billion moths or more would escape the inland heat to seek shelter in the alpine caves of eastern Australia.

From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026

He pushes a button for alpine mode on his treadmill and starts a 45-minute workout.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026

With its limestone mountains, bucolic valleys and scattered alpine villages, this Unesco World Heritage site pairs alpine charm with thrill-inducing adventure.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026

Gene was formed by this alpine hypnosis, this hushing of human drama.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover

“No alpines are going to bloom all season,” Chips said.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 9, 2023

At Oliver Nurseries, the alpines and plants that favor troughlike conditions are a small part of the vast offerings, as they have been since the nursery opened nearly 60 years ago.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 9, 2023

Including Chips and her infectious love of alpines.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 9, 2023

The openings between rocks offer opportunities for planting sun-loving alpines, succulents or small spring-flowering bulbs — plants with shallow roots that prefer well-drained soil.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 20, 2022

But if one has a rather cool exposure and an unfailing water supply, he may succeed fairly well with many of the alpines, or at least with the semi-alpines.

From Manual of Gardening (Second Edition) by L. H. (Liberty Hyde) Bailey


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