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canyon

[kan-yuhn] / ˈkæn jən /
NOUN
gulf in mountain area
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Situated in L.A.’s Beachwood Canyon neighborhood, the home is described in its listing—which is held by Steven Moritz of Sotheby’s International Realty—as offering “the perfect blend of privacy, character, and serene canyon living.”

From MarketWatch Jul. 24, 2026

New York's mayor Zohran Mamdani very quickly announced that a ticker tape parade down the canyon of heroes would be held on Thursday for the Knicks.

From BBC Jun. 14, 2026

Some are standing on the rim, seeing the canyon for the first time and topping off a water bottle before continuing their trip.

From Science Daily Jun. 2, 2026

One facility, San Antonio de los Buenos, can’t handle the volume, so mostly untreated sewage pours through a canyon creek and into the Pacific 5 miles south of the border, U.S. officials said.

From The Wall Street Journal May 4, 2026

With each beat of their wings, we climbed higher between the canyon of skyscrapers.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda

Even neighboring canyons supported different ecosystems and distinct biological communities.

From Science Daily May 14, 2026

Police said the helicopter was operated by Airborne Aviation, a company whose website advertises "a doors-off thrill seekers adventure tour" of the picturesque island's waterfalls, canyons, and beaches.

From BBC Mar. 27, 2026

Lower canyons are past peak but still have some color.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 10, 2026

We can be good stewards of a spectacular country, with its plains and canyons and mountains and deserts, as well as its vibrant cities.

From Slate Feb. 12, 2026

They ranged all over the hills and down into the canyons.

From "Old Yeller" by Fred Gipson




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