Examples of cliff in a Sentence
Standing at the edge of the cliff, we watched the waves crash on the shore far below.
rock climbers scaling steep cliffs
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The area's geography of tall seaside cliffs and sharp mountain ridges can contribute to turbulent air and quick weather changes that pose hazards for aviation.
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Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
The Na Pali Coast’s towering cliffs and sharp ridges create turbulent air currents and sudden weather changes that pose significant aviation hazards.
—Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026
Animated features don’t always experience the same cliff.
—Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2026
In the footage, a firefighter can be seen rappelling down a cliff to reach the woman, while other firefighters secure the rope cables at the top of the cliff.
—Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
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Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
The Na Pali Coast’s towering cliffs and sharp ridges create turbulent air currents and sudden weather changes that pose significant aviation hazards.
—Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026
Animated features don’t always experience the same cliff.
—Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2026
In the footage, a firefighter can be seen rappelling down a cliff to reach the woman, while other firefighters secure the rope cables at the top of the cliff.
—Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for cliff
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“Cliff.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cliff. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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cliff
noun
: a high steep surface of rock, earth, or ice
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