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canyon

[kan-yuhn] / ˈkæn yən /
NOUN
gulf in mountain area
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He stands in silhouette against the dawn of American nationhood like the rock towers in Utah’s Bryce Canyon: magnificent, awe-inspiring, inert.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Cypress 8, Sierra Canyon 0: Pitching, pitching and more pitching.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

The hitters started forcing Canyon pitcher Kelsey Perez to work extra hard, producing multiple three-and-two counts.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Notre Dame Sherman Oaks rallies for a 6-3 win over Anaheim Canyon in a Southern Section Division 1 softball playoff opener.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Love always, Charlie December 23, 1991 Dear friend, Sam and Patrick left with their family for the Grand Canyon yesterday.

From "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" by Stephen Chbosky




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