elevation
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The so-called Nuremberg Drawing of 1300 shows on one side an abandoned design for the tower of the Freiburg Minster and on the other the plan and elevation of three Gothic churches.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
Whitney, trekking over mountainous terrain of at least 13,000-foot elevation to get there, said Axel Hunnicutt, gray wolf coordinator for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
Most importantly, the signal from Ternus’ elevation to CEO is that Apple will remain focused on the user experience, which is what keeps them an essential company—and an essential part of any tech portfolio.
From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026
Some argue that Mojtaba Khamenei's wartime elevation has simply not allowed him to establish authority on his own terms.
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026
“So these loops are elevation lines. A topo map shows the contours of the land, from the highest mountain peak to the lowest valley. Think of it as 3D on a 2D piece of paper.”
From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila
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