butte
Example Sentences
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There are already wind turbines atop the butte, built by the landowning Galt family with Borgquist’s help.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2024
A flat, shady trail transitions to steep switchbacks through meadows and wildflowers approaching the top of the butte and ridge, all leading to the newly restored fire lookout.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 26, 2023
The mountain’s name, taken from a nearby ranch that used a swastika cattle brand, made news in January when hikers were rescued off the butte, said Kerry Tymchuk, the Oregon Historical Society’s director.
From Washington Post • Dec. 2, 2022
An Oregon butte unfortunately titled “Swastika Mountain” will be getting a new name in the near future.
From Washington Times • Aug. 24, 2022
The eagle screamed to announce his success, then flew toward a distant butte.
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
