as in mounds
a small hill
The hummocks of grass dotting the landscape were easy to traverse.
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Noun
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Huge snow piles, huge snow mounds.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026 -
Hike the King’s Trail, originally built as a footpath for royalty, to see coastal views, burial mounds, and black rock coves.—
Cailey Rizzo,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Mar. 2026
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Yesterday, Carroll wrote of his personal experience at last month’s Winter Games that were jointly held in the Italian city of Milan and the mountains of Cortina.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2026
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An alert will go into effect for the deserts, mountains and coast on Tuesday.—
Chelsea Hylton,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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On a recent afternoon, fluffy clouds drift past the sun, throwing light, then shadow, across distant cliffs layered in yellow, ochre and sienna.—
John Burnett,
NPR,
14 Mar. 2026
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With ten inland beaches and nearly 100 miles of trails, the area is also famous for more than 42 miles of colorful, 200-foot-tall sandstone cliffs, waterfalls, and sandy beaches.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
12 Mar. 2026
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Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2026
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The second wave of snow starting Monday is expected to continue into Tuesday afternoon on the state’s mountain passes and peaks.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
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Nestled on 30 private acres in the South Fork of Provo Canyon, the secluded property threads streams and waterfalls beneath stone bridges, across gentle knolls, and under low-hanging eaves, all hinting at a hobbit-house inspiration without ever tipping into twee fantasy.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
6 Nov. 2025
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Your favorite comfortable Connecticut town has a deep Hollywood history, with films ranging from The Music Man to The Lost Boys all relying on those same winding streets and grassy knolls.—
Mara Reinstein,
Architectural Digest,
30 Oct. 2025
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The hope for this team was that Peterson could carry KU’s offense to new heights, particularly in the postseason.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
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The volcano's full bloom was punctuated by sustained fountains of lava more than 1,000 feet high, with peak heights of more than 1,300 feet — about the elevation of the top floor of the Empire State Building.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
11 Mar. 2026
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