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also cañon
as in ravine
a narrow opening between hillsides or mountains that can be used for passage
as the scouts made their way through the canyon, they marveled at the sheer walls of rock on both sides
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Hike along both sides of the canyon and stand directly over the waterfall on a bridge for an awe-inspiring experience.
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Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024
The cave is notable for its distinctive rock formations and stunning views of the canyon.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
The need for an alternate route around the canyon is obvious.
—Dp Opinion, The Denver Post, 2 Oct. 2024
Shortly before the limited release hit shelves, a malfunctioning car sparked a brush fire in a Wasatch canyon outside of Park City.
—Outside Online, 26 Sep. 2024
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Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024
The cave is notable for its distinctive rock formations and stunning views of the canyon.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
The need for an alternate route around the canyon is obvious.
—Dp Opinion, The Denver Post, 2 Oct. 2024
Shortly before the limited release hit shelves, a malfunctioning car sparked a brush fire in a Wasatch canyon outside of Park City.
—Outside Online, 26 Sep. 2024
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“Canyon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canyon. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.
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