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Valley of the Sun

geographical name

popular name for the valley of the Salt River including the city of Phoenix, Arizona, and the surrounding area

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“Valley of the Sun.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Valley%20of%20the%20Sun. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.

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