as in short
having relatively little height
only low-slung hotels have been built around the lake, so development isn't as intrusive as at other resorts
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Recent Examples of low-slung
Another ’70s style sofa that relies more on curves than hard lines, this large number from CB2 favors a darker and low-slung look that could add a touch of softness to a more minimal and industrial living room.
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Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024
Over the past half-century, Phoenix grew into one of America’s largest cities by building low-slung neighborhoods further and further outward.
—Conor Dougherty, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2024
For older passengers with mobility issues, this form-factor is far easier to get in and out of than a low-slung coupe.
—Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes, 12 Oct. 2024
The interiors flow across several micro-environments and spreads of beautiful French parquetry—from the bedroom and adjoining bathroom (spot the mosaic hand on the shower floor), to the low-slung cocoon-like daybed to a convertible dining table that expands to seat five friends.
—Katharine Sohn, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2024
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Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024
Over the past half-century, Phoenix grew into one of America’s largest cities by building low-slung neighborhoods further and further outward.
—Conor Dougherty, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2024
For older passengers with mobility issues, this form-factor is far easier to get in and out of than a low-slung coupe.
—Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes, 12 Oct. 2024
The interiors flow across several micro-environments and spreads of beautiful French parquetry—from the bedroom and adjoining bathroom (spot the mosaic hand on the shower floor), to the low-slung cocoon-like daybed to a convertible dining table that expands to seat five friends.
—Katharine Sohn, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for low-slung
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His short fiction has appeared in a variety of national literary magazines and anthologies.Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 10 Nov. 2024
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The tasteful memorial features a short labyrinth walkway that ends at the sculpture of a miner holding a pick-axe and a harp, one of Ireland’s national symbols.James Dziezynski, Outside Online, 10 Nov. 2024
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Be warned, though: make some extra room in your suitcase for souvenirs, because this little city has a whole lot to offer.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Last month, the White House confirmed that North Korea—a country with few allies and little money—had sent thousands of soldiers to join Russia in its war against Ukraine.Sungmin Cho, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
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Put your energy into achieving your goals and fend off interference by keeping a low profile and making every move count.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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The World Health Organization says H5N1’s risk to humans is low because there is no evidence of human transmission, but the virus has been found in an increasing number of animals including cattle in the United States.Reuters, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Researchers trained rats to jog on a treadmill To scientifically measure that observation, researchers captured two dozen vampire bats from Belize and trained them to use a small treadmill typically used to measure the metabolic rates of rats.Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
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His priorities include veterans’ rights, advocating for small businesses, protecting the border and education, according to his campaign website. AD-64 includes a portion of Los Angeles County and La Habra in Orange County.Hanna Kang, Orange County Register, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Low-slung.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/low-slung. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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