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canyon

[kan-yuhn] / ˈkæn jən /
NOUN
gulf in mountain area
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We’d set the GPS to lead us to Valagil, a narrow waterfall forcing its way through a tight canyon.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

The outdoor space boasts yet another fireplace along with sweeping city and canyon views, according to the listing.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 21, 2026

It asked anyone who knew of hikers or backpackers who were in the inner canyon along the Bright Angel Creek corridor on Saturday to get in touch.

From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026

Franklin Canyon Park was once a summer retreat for the Doheny family, who built a Spanish-style home at the base of the canyon in the 1930s.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026

A long, skinny, jagged canyon that cuts across the mountain.

From "The Honest Truth" by Dan Gemeinhart

“We’ve been cognizant of what can happen in the coastal city with canyons and Santa Ana winds,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026

Today, professional operators have developed guided, client-friendly methods to experience the landscape, including harnessed rope swings off cliffs, walking highlines across canyons, and navigating cliff-top terrain in specialized 4×4 jeeps.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026

Police said the helicopter was operated by Airborne Aviation, a company whose website advertises "a doors-off thrill seekers adventure tour" of the picturesque island's waterfalls, canyons, and beaches.

From BBC ● Mar. 27, 2026

Upper canyons and higher elevations are blooming through March.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 10, 2026

I’m quiet during the ride, watching the fields and canyons out the window, memorizing landmarks and turnoffs.

From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau


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