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Noun
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The expedition adapted to new conditions, higher mountains and rougher waters while looking for a route to the Pacific Ocean.—
Dan Vergano,
Scientific American,
11 May 2026 -
The Serra de Tramuntana mountains combine demanding hikes with luxury recovery.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 May 2026
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New construction starts have fallen 77% in primary markets and 62% in secondary markets from recent peaks, according to JLL, even as demand surges.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
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“Cordilleras.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cordilleras. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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