as in hills
an upward slope
the steep acclivity was especially daunting for the novice hikers
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Faugères sits in the foothills of the Haut Languedoc, in the hills northwest of Béziers, its vineyards climbing to 400 meters and lying largely within the Haut-Languedoc Regional Natural Park.
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After nearly a decade away, though, Virginia reeled me back in, welcoming me home to a world with rolling hills, four distinct seasons, and a passion for music, history, and good old-fashioned comfort food.
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Combat travel stiffness with simple SITS exercises (shoulder shrugs, inclines, twists, steps) and consider chiropractic care before and after your trip for spinal alignment.
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According to the project team, Pemba walked independently on sections of terrain with inclines of less than 30 degrees.
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