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highland

[hahy-luhnd] / ˈhaɪ lənd /










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Unusually intense monsoon rains pummelled parts of South and Southeast Asia in November and December, triggering landslides and floods from Indonesia's rainforests to highland plantations in Sri Lanka.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

They worked with highland dance experts to perfect the choreography.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

Whole city blocks were inundated last week in coastal Nha Trang, while deadly landslides struck highland passes around the Da Lat tourist hub.

From Barron's • Nov. 23, 2025

Resources are scarce in Lesotho - a consequence of the harsh environment of the highland plateau and limited agricultural space in the lowlands.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2025

To the pine-trees upon the highland of Dorthonion I climbed in the Winter.

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien




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