peaks

Example Sentences

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The World Cup is forecast to result in rare late night and early morning peaks in energy demand, according to the company that runs the UK's power network.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

“History suggests that major peaks aren’t defined by a single trigger, but by a broad set of indicators all moving into more extreme territory at the same time,” said the strategists.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

New data centers use enormous amounts of power, and usage can ramp up and down quickly, so they need devices that can quickly meet that demand and help smooth the peaks and valleys.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Desolation Wilderness in Eldorado National Forest is a short drive from South Lake Tahoe and covers “63,960 acres of subalpine and alpine forest, granitic peaks, and glacially-formed valleys and lakes,” according to the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

To the left, pine-clad slopes, frowning cliffs, narrow gorges, and blue peaks stretched away as far as the eye could reach.

From "The Horse and His Boy" by C.S. Lewis