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canyon

[kan-yuhn] / ˈkæn jən /
NOUN
gulf in mountain area
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The home spans 1,836 square feet and is described in its listing as an “enchanting” dwelling that perfectly blends “privacy, character, and serene canyon living.”

From MarketWatch Jul. 24, 2026

New York's mayor Zohran Mamdani very quickly announced that a ticker tape parade down the canyon of heroes would be held on Thursday for the Knicks.

From BBC Jun. 14, 2026

Some are standing on the rim, seeing the canyon for the first time and topping off a water bottle before continuing their trip.

From Science Daily Jun. 2, 2026

Gray, 48, had flown to Las Vegas and driven to the canyon on his own road trip.

From The Wall Street Journal May 14, 2026

There was a point where an old logging trail went through a small, sharp-sided gully—a tiny canyon.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen

Police said the helicopter was operated by Airborne Aviation, a company whose website advertises "a doors-off thrill seekers adventure tour" of the picturesque island's waterfalls, canyons, and beaches.

From BBC Mar. 27, 2026

On land, dramatic canyons such as the Grand Canyon are carved over time by flowing rivers.

From Science Daily Feb. 23, 2026

An hour’s drive from Los Angeles are deserts, canyons and the thousand square miles of the Angeles National Forest.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 21, 2026

We can be good stewards of a spectacular country, with its plains and canyons and mountains and deserts, as well as its vibrant cities.

From Slate Feb. 12, 2026

And in order to do that, one must look beyond Alaska, to the bald- rock canyons of southern Utah.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer




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