as in short
having relatively little height
only low-slung hotels have been built around the lake, so development isn't as intrusive as at other resorts
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Recent Examples of low-slung
Wallpaper and furnishings nod directly to William Krisel and Dan Palmer’s original vision, with playful patterns and low-slung pieces that keep the interiors feeling rooted in the period.
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Kristine Hansen, Architectural Digest, 30 Apr. 2026
Rooms are spread across five low-slung buildings along the beachfront.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
The pair dress to match again in black tops and low-slung loose jeans.
—Hannah Madlener, Glamour, 24 Apr. 2026
The big difference is that the tall boxy Kia is less aerodynamic than the longer, low-slung Hyundai, so is able to claim 27 miles shorter range.
—New Atlas, 21 Apr. 2026
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Kristine Hansen, Architectural Digest, 30 Apr. 2026
Rooms are spread across five low-slung buildings along the beachfront.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026
The pair dress to match again in black tops and low-slung loose jeans.
—Hannah Madlener, Glamour, 24 Apr. 2026
The big difference is that the tall boxy Kia is less aerodynamic than the longer, low-slung Hyundai, so is able to claim 27 miles shorter range.
—New Atlas, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for low-slung
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The resort's short course, The Clutch, takes full advantage of the scenic setting, and fishing charters and nature tours are available from the marina.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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All of this might seem a lot to go through for a few short words, but since those words are the first impression of the book, and have to be intriguing all on their own, the effort was well worthwhile—enough, hopefully, to invite readers to pick up the book and make their own decision.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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When Gary Vernon began riding mountain bikes in Arkansas almost 40 years ago, there was very little infrastructure intended for riders without deep experience—or a devil-may-care attitude.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Emergency reserves have little oil to spare and fuel stockpiles are facing critical lows as peak summer demand months approach.—
Devika Krishna Kumar,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
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The rulings do not clear the former paramedics of wrongdoing but return the cases to the lower court for a possible retrial.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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The tech contagion spread to stocks in Asia, dragging key indexes lower.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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The National Federation of Independent Business has warned that small businesses and consumers who rely on energy, rather than oil giants, will end up holding the bag.—
Yaël Ossowski,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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But as funding from cap-and-invest and the climate bond dwindle, the state must increasingly turn to Cal Fire, which devotes only a small portion of its budget to mitigation work.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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“Low-slung.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/low-slung. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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