low-lying
adjective
low-ly·ing
ˈlō-ˈlī-iŋ 
1
: rising relatively little above the base of measurement
low-lying hills
2
: lying below the normal level, surface, or the base of measurement or mean elevation
low-lying clouds
Examples of low-lying in a Sentence
the low-lying hills blocked our view of the sea only a little bit
Recent Examples on the Web
Beadle left his home Wednesday in a low-lying area about 10 miles outside town as the rain picked up.
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Jack Brook and Sara Cline, Los Angeles Times, 12 Sep. 2024
Finding such low-lying fruits that serve as opportunities for candid communication, genuine empathy, and building a community can go a long way to make employees feel heard and valued.
—Anjali Chaudhry, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024
Generally, these are near water, in areas with good open-canopy airflow, and in low-lying areas.
—Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 5 Sep. 2024
One of the biggest concerns there is sea water coming in from the beachfront and flowing into low-lying regions, Jones Beach State Park Director Jeffrey Mason told WABC.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2024
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Jack Brook and Sara Cline, Los Angeles Times, 12 Sep. 2024
Finding such low-lying fruits that serve as opportunities for candid communication, genuine empathy, and building a community can go a long way to make employees feel heard and valued.
—Anjali Chaudhry, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024
Generally, these are near water, in areas with good open-canopy airflow, and in low-lying areas.
—Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 5 Sep. 2024
One of the biggest concerns there is sea water coming in from the beachfront and flowing into low-lying regions, Jones Beach State Park Director Jeffrey Mason told WABC.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2024
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“Low-lying.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/low-lying. Accessed 18 Sep. 2024.
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