slopes

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They added that there was also evidence that people had scaled the slopes in order to burn the evidence, potentially endangering local wildlife and the environment.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

It is based on optimized walking routes, taking into account slopes, obstacles, travel speeds and congestion points.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

Flames spread up steep slopes, chewing through island chaparral, along with some grass and brush, said Mike Theune, fire information officer assigned to the incident.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Luis Cardona, the Colombian visitor, has no plans to hit the slopes but assures that, virus or no virus, he would "have no problem returning" to Ushuaia.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

I slam the car door and run down the street, my speed picking up as the road slopes down, blocks and blocks, straight to the ocean.

From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio