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Recent Examples of cliff
The age cliff could still come, but Henry didn’t look old in 2024.
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Gary Davenport, New York Times, 31 July 2025
In just seven years, Social Security will reach a fiscal cliff that could leave millions of American retirees with an $18,000 annual cut, according to a recent analysis by the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget (CRFB).
—Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 31 July 2025
With the patent cliffs hanging over Bristol Myers’ legacy portfolio, the market is primarily focused on the performance its basket of newer drugs.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 31 July 2025
The hike comes with a rewarding payoff: The view of waters rushing off a cliff into a turquoise pool, a setting that's the crown jewel of the Havasupai Indian Reservation.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 25 July 2025
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Gary Davenport, New York Times, 31 July 2025
In just seven years, Social Security will reach a fiscal cliff that could leave millions of American retirees with an $18,000 annual cut, according to a recent analysis by the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget (CRFB).
—Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 31 July 2025
With the patent cliffs hanging over Bristol Myers’ legacy portfolio, the market is primarily focused on the performance its basket of newer drugs.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 31 July 2025
The hike comes with a rewarding payoff: The view of waters rushing off a cliff into a turquoise pool, a setting that's the crown jewel of the Havasupai Indian Reservation.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cliff
Noun
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Mara pairs epic views from its location on an escarpment with a strong conservation ethos and deep community ties.—
Jennifer Flowers,
AFAR Media,
4 Aug. 2025
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The escarpment is a line of cliffs and steep hills created by a geologic fault, Sharif said.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
6 July 2025
Noun
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Access to its sandstone crags is impacted by seasonal water levels: In summer, climbers often reach the cliffs by boat and ascend right from the water; in winter, the lake gets drained.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
14 July 2025
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Climbers also need to allow up to an hour for walking to the crag.—
Matthew Tostevin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 July 2025
Noun
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The palisade walls and structural support beams that hold up the fort are made to look like wood but are constructed of concrete.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 June 2025
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But what are the other buildings impacted by palisades fires?—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
13 Jan. 2025
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Wear sturdy shoes and bring a light jacket — the bluff can be breezy — and plan about an hour to meander the route at a relaxed pace.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore on the shores of Lake Michigan features miles of sand beach, lush forests, clear inland lakes, unique flora and fauna, towering bluffs, an island lighthouse, coastal villages, picturesque farmsteads and more.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
30 July 2025
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“Cliff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cliff. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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