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Recent Examples of cwm
Now, just one remains, lodged into a cwm west of Pico Humboldt.
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The Economist, 5 Oct. 2017
The Economist, 5 Oct. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cwm
Noun
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The Anchorage Daily News reported that the slide area is a mountain cirque in backcountry terrain that is only accessible by air.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA TODAY,
6 Mar. 2025
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The atrium of the former jail will host top DJs for dancing, while live aerialists and cirque performances by the Boston Circus Guild dazzle across all levels of the hotel.—
Jeanne O'Brien Coffey,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Many birth defects are treatable; orofacial clefts and some heart defects, for example, can be corrected with surgery.—
Almut Winterstein,
The Conversation,
30 Jan. 2025
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Valproic acid causes birth defects that can be detected in utero such as oral clefts or spina bifida.—
Almut Winterstein,
The Conversation,
30 Jan. 2025
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Angela Stent, a former national intelligence officer for Russia and Eurasia at the National Intelligence Council, said Putin is likely in no rush to end the war amid the fissures between Trump and Zelensky and between Europe and the U.S. about the way ahead.—
AAMER MADHANI,
TIME,
3 Mar. 2025
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With support for Proposition 1 varying little across race or geography, ideological lines proved to be the main fissure.—
Ari Plachta,
Sacramento Bee,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Don’t ignore tiny holes and crevasses, because rodents are great at wriggling their way through minute openings.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
10 Mar. 2025
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Beside Levi’s tower lies a miles-long crevasse, shrouded in fog and studded with mines.—
Graham Hillard,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
28 Feb. 2025
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After the days of hiking through dense foliage to reach the 9,900-foot Waddington-Combatant col, the climb to the summit felt straightforward by comparison.—
Corbin Reiff,
Outside Online,
22 Oct. 2024
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Both of these scenic valleys are cradled by cols that border France and Switzerland and have scenic trails leading to viewpoints of the Mont Blanc massif.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
16 July 2024
Noun
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Smallmouths are also impacting rainbow and brown trout, two other non-natives that are managed closely in the canyon.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
13 Mar. 2025
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With its warm wood planking, plentiful resting areas, and plantings of long, waving grasses, the park, no matter how crowded, feels like a calm canyon snaking through crumbling tenements and monumental skyscrapers, offering occasional glimpses of the Hudson River beyond.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
13 Mar. 2025
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Attachments Handheld vacuums may have attachments for specialized cleanings, such as hoses, brushes or crevice tools.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2025
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Use a cotton swab to work the treatment into seams and to brighten up vents, crevices and other irregular surfaces. Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter.—
Jim Gorzelany,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Just over a year ago its Marvel Studios division was staring into an abyss.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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In March 2020, the U.S. economy seemed to be spiraling into an abyss.—
John Jennings,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Cwm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cwm. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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