as in short
having relatively little height
the low-lying hills blocked our view of the sea only a little bit
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Recent Examples of low-lying
The plan is to raise most roads between six and 12 inches, but some particularly low-lying intersections would need to come up two to three feet — a figure that elicited a gasp from the crowd.
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Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2025
Set in its own low-lying building among the mangroves and not far from the lobby, the vibe skews more formal.
—Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2025
Rivers overwhelmed their banks and flooded low-lying parts of the city.
—Michael Schulman, The New Yorker, 22 Jan. 2025
Before the Lakewood rink can open, Nelson said the ground must be frozen in a low-lying area before it is flooded.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2025
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Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2025
Set in its own low-lying building among the mangroves and not far from the lobby, the vibe skews more formal.
—Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2025
Rivers overwhelmed their banks and flooded low-lying parts of the city.
—Michael Schulman, The New Yorker, 22 Jan. 2025
Before the Lakewood rink can open, Nelson said the ground must be frozen in a low-lying area before it is flooded.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for low-lying
Recent Examples of Synonyms for low-lying
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Many conspiracy theorists have complained about Black history being relegated to the calendar’s shortest month.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2025
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While the preference was shorter contracts, Miami opted for Wiggins instead of trying to create trade packages that would leave them with mostly or all expiring contracts for average players. 4).—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
9 Feb. 2025
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Mood Machine: The Rise of Spotify and the Costs of the Perfect Playlist By Liz Pelly The company brands itself as the ultimate curator, which is amusing considering that, for years after its 2006 founding, Spotify had little interest in playlists at all.—
Brad Shoup,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2025
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The after: alone in a quiet kitchen, rinsing out wine glasses and marveling over how little the whole thing cost me.—
Kendra Vaculin,
Bon Appétit,
11 Feb. 2025
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Is what he’s done a small sample size thing or something more?—
James Mirtle,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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No matter if they’re labeled green, farmers’ or artisans’ markets, the gatherings are a source of one-stop shopping for specialty goods that help patrons kick their cooking up a notch while also supporting small businesses.—
Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Feb. 2025
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Currently, these caregivers often receive significantly lower Social Security benefits because their earnings history is interrupted.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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The chances of a human being bitten by a shark are incredibly low, according to the International Shark Attack File.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN,
11 Feb. 2025
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Awaiting them is a tiny flag, a certificate of naturalization, and a hearty handshake from Tom Farrish, the great grandson of an immigrant from Ukraine.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
9 Feb. 2025
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The gals at Always Booked put together the most fantastic event down to the tiniest detail.—
American Booksellers Association,
USA TODAY,
9 Feb. 2025
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