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Recent Examples of promontoryThe glamorous guest profile hasn’t changed much since the hotel was founded on a rocky promontory of Tuscany’s Argentario coast by Michael Graham, a British Royal Air Force pilot, and Patsy Daszel, an American socialite, in the 1960s.—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 27 June 2025 On the edge of a promontory in Elk, California, the architecturally stunning, four-bedroom, wood-and-glass home spans 4,240 square feet.—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 19 June 2025 The low-slung, single-story abode, perched on a high promontory just below the Stone Canyon Reservoir, takes an unassuming stance with only a carport, half a dozen wood panels, and large expanses of eight-foot-tall opaque glass fencing visible from the street.—Mark David, Robb Report, 30 May 2025 Among the cultural attractions are the ecclesiastical architecture and art—the baroque St. Matthew’s Parish in the centro storico and the Sanctuary of Nostra Signora delle Penne perched on the Capo Mele promontory.—Catherine Sabino, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for promontory
Destructive winds and flooding rain also pummeled the state’s peninsula.
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Chris Dolce,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
Today, eight former patients remain on the register at Kalaupapa, some still living on the peninsula, including one that recently celebrated his 100th birthday.
The dresses, in muted shades ranging from pale pink to pearl gray, cream and black, contrast layers of vaporous tulle and organza with long ruffled skirts and collared capes in satin or taffeta edged with lace.
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Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
5 Sep. 2025
Bianca Jones Denver, CO Let the rain become a style moment, and work that makeshift rain cover like a cape.
Alexander currently leads Missouri with 69 total points and 60 digs while unleashing 158 total attacks in 2025.
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Brady Shanahan,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
Advertisement Capelli wasn’t a businessman and Chouinard wasn’t an activist at this point, but the men shared an affinity for nature and a willingness to challenge authority.
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