uphill
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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
"I think we have an uphill battle," said the 34-year-old, wearing a "Memphis" t-shirt.
From Barron's ● Aug. 8, 2026
Women already have an uphill battle trying to maintain a healthy body image.
From Salon ● Aug. 5, 2026
In “Young Men and Fire” he vividly narrates how a wildfire the crew initially expected to control suddenly erupts into a “blowup,” a wall of flame racing uphill faster than the young men can run.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
It’s a long way, mostly uphill, and more daylight’s seeping out of the woods every minute.
From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson
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