as in hills
an upward slope
the steep acclivity was especially daunting for the novice hikers
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While major transportation corridors carved their way through California over the centuries, the green hills surrounding Ojai were left largely untouched—allowing the valley to become one of the most serene travel destinations in the Central Coast region.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026 -
Speaking from experience, having a driver was invaluable—navigating the rolling Tuscan hills in a huge camper van was certainly not something anyone in my family had the confidence to attempt.—
Lauren Arzbaecher,
Architectural Digest,
12 June 2026
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According to the project team, Pemba walked independently on sections of terrain with inclines of less than 30 degrees.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 June 2026
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This two-lane highway runs parallel to the Rio Grande and is filled with mountain views, steep inclines, and dramatic switchbacks.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
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“Acclivities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acclivities. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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