as in valleys
an area of lowland between hills or mountains
a hunting lodge in a secluded dale in the country
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valleys
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Grizzlies were once plentiful in California, ranging across its wide valleys as well as along coastal and inland mountain ranges.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026 -
During my most recent visit in 2025, my family and I spent time driving around on the mostly one-lane highway, through the hills and valleys of the six volcanoes that lie rumbling underneath the island.—
Emily Adler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Dales.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dales. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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