low-lying
Example Sentences
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Top delegates to the Pacific talks will hold a one-day retreat on low-lying Tuvalu, a small island nation laying plans to relocate the population if it is consumed by the ocean.
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
With some 40% of the world's population living within 100km of coastlines, many airports have been built on low-lying areas near the sea.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
The southern surface is dominated by tall mountains and heavily cratered terrain, while the northern hemisphere consists largely of broad, low-lying plains.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 30, 2026
Drainages are natural low-lying areas of land that can gather hot air and smoke and then generate intense drafts that drive a fire uphill with dangerous speeds.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
As decades pass without a major disaster, people begin to move back into the low-lying areas by the water.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
