tree line
Example Sentences
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The old Confederates came out of the tree line and began to make their way up the long slope.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
Authorities have been limiting access to more areas of Etna, including the upper slopes where there is little shelter above the tree line, because of the increased volcanic activity.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
Although many of Alabama’s old-growth forests have long been cut down and replaced with trees that grow on a timeline more suitable for its logging industry, its tree line is still lush and visually impressive.
From Slate ● Aug. 31, 2025
When she reached the tree line, she stopped and turned to look back at her silent audience for a moment, then disappeared into an aspen grove, its branches barren.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 18, 2023
And then they were at the tree line, and Hazel exhaled.
From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu
