butte
Example Sentences
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There will be two reservoirs — one up on the butte, another 1,000 feet below.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2024
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
It wrapped around the butte several times and switched back and forth as it snaked upward to the summit, where guests were dropped off at the front door like royalty.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 5, 2022
Small, rudely fashioned models of farmhouses and farmyards covered the top of the butte.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
