as in dips
a downward slope
the cabin is precariously perched on a declivity of the mountain's northern face
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Noun
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New Shoes’s philosophy centers around pairing an old-school treat with some new-school tricks, so the toppings and dips are a little untraditional and a lot of fun.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026 -
Over the same stretch, Amazon—the country’s single largest H-1B sponsor—along with Google and Microsoft, posted steep declines, with smaller dips at Meta and Apple.—
Jacqueline Munis,
Fortune,
10 June 2026
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The researchers conducted 32 dives that took place between February and March in 2023 and found 485 whale-fossil deposits in addition to five modern whale falls.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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Also unchanged from the 2025 model is the display’s Corning Gorilla Glass 7i protection, a mid-tier spin-off of the more premium Victus architecture, which is designed to offer decent resilience against accidental falls and scratches.—
Kimberly Gedeon,
PC Magazine,
11 June 2026
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The World Cup continues with two downhills and a super-G in Italy next weekend.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Mar. 2026
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The prospect of Shiffrin pairing with Lindsey Vonn, who’s excelled in the downhills this season, to fight for USA gold surely has NBC execs salivating.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
29 Jan. 2026
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Unlike rigid, stiff hiking boots, these felt cloud-like and responsive with every stride, which is essential during the repetitive stress of Alpine descents and inclines.—
Nicolette Accardi,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2026
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During certain portions of the race, competitors are forced to scramble on all fours while navigating steep inclines and narrow descents.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
25 May 2026
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One of the most influential explanations for why desire thrives (or declines) over time comes from self-expansion theory, developed by psychologists Arthur and Elaine Aron, which argues that humans are motivated to grow, learn and broaden their sense of self throughout life.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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While the team also examined muscle samples from younger and older men and found similar declines in NOX4, additional research is needed to better understand the protein's role in human aging.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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“Declivities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/declivities. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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