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elevation

[el-uh-vey-shuhn] / ˌɛl əˈveɪ ʃən /




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Goldman’s research momentum and market breadth signals do show signs of extreme elevation in the 98th and 94th percentile respectively.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

That model tracks changes in ice sheet movement, thickness, temperature, and elevation across Antarctica and the Northern Hemisphere.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

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

Although much of Southern California is too warm for the fruit, Leona Valley sits at about 3,500 feet elevation, giving it chillier winter nights.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

The second had an elevation of one wall showing the different parts of the cathedral from the ground to the topmost vault.

From "Cathedral: The Story of Its Construction" by David Macaulay




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