as in valleys
an area of lowland between hills or mountains
settled in a lush vale in the shadow of the mountains
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valleys
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Plus, the patterns originate in different valleys and regions, getting passed down and adapted over time.—
Blair Braverman,
Outside,
26 Jan. 2026 -
While the latest census from 2021 estimates nearly double that number now soar through the valleys, these tropical birds are still critically endangered according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).—
Brianna Randall,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Vales.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vales. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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