Examples of cliff in a Sentence
Standing at the edge of the cliff, we watched the waves crash on the shore far below.
rock climbers scaling steep cliffs
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This picturesque location is one of Ontario’s natural gems, known for its towering limestone cliffs, centuries-old trees and an intricate cave system.
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Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
The offense, which led the league in points per possession during the regular season, fell off a cliff.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
The year after celebrating hip-hop's golden anniversary in 2023, the show's annual viewership fell off a steep cliff - down nearly 50% in 2024.
—Rodney Carmichael, NPR, 1 Oct. 2025
The cliff means fiercer competition for a smaller pool of applicants.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 30 Sep. 2025
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Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
The offense, which led the league in points per possession during the regular season, fell off a cliff.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
The year after celebrating hip-hop's golden anniversary in 2023, the show's annual viewership fell off a steep cliff - down nearly 50% in 2024.
—Rodney Carmichael, NPR, 1 Oct. 2025
The cliff means fiercer competition for a smaller pool of applicants.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 30 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cliff
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“Cliff.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cliff. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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cliff
noun
: a high steep surface of rock, earth, or ice
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