elevation
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Ward believes Ingle's early elevation to the leadership role says something about her character.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
Earlier research showed that animals living on the Tibetan Plateau, which has an average elevation of 14,700 feet, carry a mutation in a gene known as Retsat.
From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026
Rainfall totals of half an inch to 1.5 inches are expected in the mountain and foothill regions, and there is a chance of a dusting of snow in areas above 6,000 feet elevation.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
The criteria for diagnosing myeloma are sometimes described using the acronym CRAB: Calcium elevation, Renal issues, Anemia, Bone problems.
From Slate • Mar. 29, 2026
Hunt persuaded Ngima to allow two Sherpas to help her escort Ngawang to a lower elevation.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
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