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Recent Examples of bottomland
Congaree National Park, South Carolina Congaree National Park is home to the largest intact expanse of old-growth bottomland hardwood forest in the southeastern U.S.
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Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
The national park protects the largest intact old-growth bottomland hardwood forest in the Southeast, with stands of 500-year-old bald cypress trees, loblolly pines that stretch 165 feet in the air, and towering elm, oaks, tupelos, and sweet gums.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 16 Sep. 2024
But the narrow valley with a meandering river threading its way along the bottomlands was also determined to be a good place to bring electricity to Siskiyou County and other parts of Northern California and Southern Oregon.
—Debra Utacia Krol, USA TODAY, 22 June 2024
Piggott, circa 1910: The land that made up much of Clay County was once filled with great bottomland forests.
—Ray Hanley, arkansasonline.com, 18 June 2024
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Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
The national park protects the largest intact old-growth bottomland hardwood forest in the Southeast, with stands of 500-year-old bald cypress trees, loblolly pines that stretch 165 feet in the air, and towering elm, oaks, tupelos, and sweet gums.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 16 Sep. 2024
But the narrow valley with a meandering river threading its way along the bottomlands was also determined to be a good place to bring electricity to Siskiyou County and other parts of Northern California and Southern Oregon.
—Debra Utacia Krol, USA TODAY, 22 June 2024
Piggott, circa 1910: The land that made up much of Clay County was once filled with great bottomland forests.
—Ray Hanley, arkansasonline.com, 18 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bottomland
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Denver Given their size, bald eagle nests need a substantial tree to host them, and in the lowlands of Colorado, that’s almost exclusively old-growth cottonwoods.—
Jamie Siebrase,
The Denver Post,
5 Feb. 2025
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Previously, the Silk Road was believed to only pass through lowlands.—
Devika Rao,
theweek,
4 Nov. 2024
Noun
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In the 20th century, after scientists found many fossils and stone tools in East African savannas, many researchers concluded that our species was especially adapted to life in grasslands and open woodlands, where humans could hunt great herds of mammals.—
Carl Zimmer,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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Grand Teton National Park Located just 10 miles from Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park showcases the dramatic mountain range, its grasslands and nearby lakes.—
Andrea Agostni Ferrer,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2025
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Upstairs from the bar in the boarding house, lost souls confess their secrets to a prairie witch named the Antidote.—
Lauren LeBlanc,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2025
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Go glamping surrounded by prairie grasslands here and hike and bike along 100 miles of lonely trails.—
Terry Ward,
AFAR Media,
21 Feb. 2025
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It’s known mostly for the Namib Desert coming down to the Atlantic Ocean coast, but also for mountains, canyons and savannas.—
Lea Lane,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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One of the new exhibits includes a 23-acre African savanna featuring rhinos, giraffes, cheetahs and lions, according to past reporting.—
Emma Hall,
Sacramento Bee,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Think convertible anoraks, packable neoprene ballet flats, oversize scrunchies that double as mini purses!—
Romany Williams,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2025
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The more formal models focus on styles that tap into seasonal trends and shades: from loafers to boots in a range of heights and materials, from platforms with an urban feel to ballet flats and mary jane court shoes.—
Stephen Garner,
WWD,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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That first day on the Northwest Passage is far and away the most colorful, the tundra dappled with the autumn colors and shore excursions to view the two-billion-year-old stromatolites at Port Epworth, an area nominated for UNESCO World Heritage status.—
Joe Yogerst,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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The room features heated bathroom floors and thoughtful Nordic design touches that make the space feel both efficient and welcoming — a far cry from the tundra on the other side of the glass.—
Ryan Craggs,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2025
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Once Glasco’s patch of grass ignited without a problem, firefighters lit other small fires in the meadow.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Feb. 2025
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And Texas islands, with their shallow bays and seagrass meadows, are home to an extensive amount of wildlife.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Bottomland.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bottomland. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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