as in mountains
an elevation of land higher than a hill
an adventurer who has scaled alps, explored ocean depths, and flown into the stratosphere
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mountains
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The city of Cusco in the Andes mountains is a common gateway destination for travelers bound for Machu Picchu.—
Jimena De La Quintana,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025 -
Road driving proved much more enjoyable, and much more plentiful, on a familiar route from the desert floor to the mountains and back.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Alps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alps. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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