butte

Example Sentences

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But the one discovered by Saildrone more closely resembles a butte like those found in the deserts of the Southwest.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2023

The mountain’s name, taken from a nearby ranch that used a swastika cattle brand, made news in January when hikers were rescued off the butte, said Kerry Tymchuk, the Oregon Historical Society’s director.

From Washington Post • Dec. 2, 2022

An Oregon butte unfortunately titled “Swastika Mountain” will be getting a new name in the near future.

From Washington Times • Aug. 24, 2022

“Cash Up can not be other than voted an enterprising and progressive man. His advertising the butte as he is not only benefits himself, but the entire country and community.”

From Seattle Times • Aug. 5, 2022

“I don’t know what America’s thinking was,” said Jerrod as the pickup edged its way to a little butte rising out of the stubble and the rock.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger