as in bushes
a thick patch of shrubbery, small trees, or underbrush
the rabbit darted into the chaparral
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Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.
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Panthers coach Paul Maurice pumped the brakes on that — at least to start.
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My dad was this very outdoors-y Eagle Scout/camping guy, and that man-of-the-woods element was a big thing for me.
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The show pays tribute to all the eras the pond jumpers have visited by showing fan-favorite characters peeking out from the woods to watch the nuptials as well.
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From there, head to Rocky Mountain National Park, for your fill of lush forests, alpine lakes and wildlife.
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Like de la Espriella, Fujimori has signaled support for expanding mining and other industries as a driver of economic growth, while environmental groups have raised concerns about the potential implications for forests and Indigenous communities.
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The vineyard soils are primarily composed of fractured sandstone, along with several other soil types, and portions of the vineyards are ringed by towering groves of California redwoods.
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Set between Ostuni and Ceglie Messapica and surrounded by silvery olive groves, the Masseria Silentio is a former Masseriola, or rural farmhouse, dating back to the 18th century.
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“Chaparrals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chaparrals. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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