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
Now, the new question is, what’s driving the decrease in low-lying clouds?
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Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
The most vulnerable areas include low-lying cities along the Gulf Coast, such as Galveston, Caplan, Jamaica Beach, Freeport, Cameron, and Corpus Christi.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
To be more specific, the rapid surge in warming was supercharged by a dearth of low-lying clouds over the oceans, according to the research — findings which may have alarming implications for future warming.
—Laura Paddison, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
According to National Geographic, Emperor penguins often spend time on low-lying sea ice but have increasingly sought higher ice shelves, likely due to climate change.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
The most vulnerable areas include low-lying cities along the Gulf Coast, such as Galveston, Caplan, Jamaica Beach, Freeport, Cameron, and Corpus Christi.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
To be more specific, the rapid surge in warming was supercharged by a dearth of low-lying clouds over the oceans, according to the research — findings which may have alarming implications for future warming.
—Laura Paddison, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
According to National Geographic, Emperor penguins often spend time on low-lying sea ice but have increasingly sought higher ice shelves, likely due to climate change.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for low-lying
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And then there's North Beach, a secluded, scenic 1,000-foot stretch along the Caribbean just a short walk from the main resort area.Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Most canines can go on walks if the temperature doesn't fall below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, but those with shorter coats will be more sensitive, according to the website Dogster.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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In fact, for the most part, there is precious little history among opponents in each of the four games.Tom Layberger, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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There was a woeful miss that afternoon which was clearly the product of a forward who has had little meaningful opportunity of late and who had far too much time to think about what to do when one-on-one with Bart Verbruggen.Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
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Black bears are the smallest of the North American bears.Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Shaikh said the swap is happening in the food hall's incubator section, where small businesses can get a stall and a six month lease to try out new concepts.Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 14 Dec. 2024
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The ultimate guide to earning passive income online For some, that could mean opting for a public university with lower tuition for in-state students or attending a school that offers you a generous financial aid package.Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
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Walker has never been a Philipp Lahm, Trent Alexander-Arnold or Joao Cancelo in possession, but his difficulties have increased in a team that is suddenly low on cohesion and fluency.Oliver Kay, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
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The rock, ringed with black and marked by distinctive white veins and dozens of tiny bright spots, was discovered as Perseverance explored a quarter-mile-wide valley called Neretva Vallis.Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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In this apartment remodel, Project AZ knocked down a wall that once created a very tiny kitchen.Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 17 Dec. 2024
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