as in downhill
a downward slope
the cabin is precariously perched on a declivity of the mountain's northern face
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Noun
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Saturday’s World Cup finals downhill race was called off due to windy conditions, and Macuga took a DNF in Sunday’s Super-G—another career first.—
Michelle Bruton,
Forbes,
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Girdwood, known as Alaska's skiing capital, is home to Alyeska Resort, a popular destination for downhill skiing and snowboarding with breathtaking views of Turnagain Arm.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
5 Mar. 2025
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Flanagan goes on to open up about the descent into violence that coincided with his continued rise in punk circles, especially with the formation of Cro-Mags.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
16 Apr. 2025
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In Martinique and Guadeloupe, in contrast, where more than 80% of the population is of African descent, the poverty rates are 38% and 46%, respectively.—
Marlene L. Daut,
The Conversation,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Your Elliott is stretching in particular ways or doing dip; how much of that was in the script?—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
9 Apr. 2025
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The honey mustard sauce works well as both a sauce for the chicken and a dip for the fries.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
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This is a result of a profit-first capitalist system in crisis in the epoch of imperialism’s decline.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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Gold’s warning What’s more, the spike in gold prices this year has continued to signal a risk-off mentality among investors, as gold tends to rally during periods of decline in stocks.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Declivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/declivity. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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