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tranquil

[trang-kwil] / ˈtræŋ kwɪl /


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A trek to the site of the deadliest avalanche in California history reveals a surprisingly tranquil spot, a stark contrast to the frenzied 15 minutes that determined who survived.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026

As Green looks out over the "beautiful, remote and tranquil" landscape, he is fearing for the future.

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026

Enter: prolific film editor Billy Weber’s tranquil Los Angeles abode, which just hit the market for $3.99 million.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 21, 2026

“It used to be a very tranquil place,” said Casares Fernandez, 55 years old, a Ceuta native.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026

The tranquil tone he used to confront their new world, their changed circumstances, bewildered her.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie


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