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as in promotions
a raising or a state of being raised to a higher rank or position
the appointment of Sandra Day O'Connor marked the first elevation of a woman to the U.S. Supreme Court
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as in hills
an area of high ground
Little Round Top is one of the most visited elevations in the entire Gettysburg National Military Park
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Recent Examples of elevations
But in northern and eastern portions of the state with higher elevations, this is when people can expect peak fall colors.
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Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024
Why western North Carolina was hit so hard Western North Carolina suffered relatively more devastation because that’s where the remnants of Helene encountered the higher elevations and cooler air of the Appalachian Mountains, causing even more rain to fall.
—Erik Verduzco and Jeffrey Collins, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024
Winds blowing from the northeast toward the ocean have gusted as high as 40 mph in the higher elevations, and the weather service said some areas could be declared to be in red-flag danger.
—Caelyn Pender, The Mercury News, 1 Oct. 2024
The heat inland and in the upper elevations will likely stay all week, according to Behringer, without relief for those areas until early next week.
—Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 1 Oct. 2024
Asheville and many surrounding towns were built in valleys, leaving them especially vulnerable to devastating rain and flooding from rain at higher elevations.
—Jeffrey Collins, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2024
Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024
Why western North Carolina was hit so hard Western North Carolina suffered relatively more devastation because that’s where the remnants of Helene encountered the higher elevations and cooler air of the Appalachian Mountains, causing even more rain to fall.
—Erik Verduzco and Jeffrey Collins, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024
Winds blowing from the northeast toward the ocean have gusted as high as 40 mph in the higher elevations, and the weather service said some areas could be declared to be in red-flag danger.
—Caelyn Pender, The Mercury News, 1 Oct. 2024
The heat inland and in the upper elevations will likely stay all week, according to Behringer, without relief for those areas until early next week.
—Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 1 Oct. 2024
Asheville and many surrounding towns were built in valleys, leaving them especially vulnerable to devastating rain and flooding from rain at higher elevations.
—Jeffrey Collins, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elevations
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Savers need to scan the ads, review the postcards being sent to your home, and check out the online outlets for high-yielding promotions.Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 3 Oct. 2024
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As a result, companies have released value meals, new items and special promotions to ramp up sales.Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
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Golden Matrix continues to focus on expanding its global reach by obtaining gaming licenses in new markets and enhancing its product offerings through technological advancements.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
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The company continues to focus on developing its private wireless and drone solutions, with strategic partnerships and market advancements in the rail and drone sectors.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
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Extreme altitudes, and the harsh weather conditions associated with them, present an almost insurmountable hurdle for most people, primarily because of the scarcity of oxygen, which requires significant adaptation to overcome.Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2024
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Think of vertical wind shear as the difference in wind between the surface and higher altitudes.Connor Okeeffe, Orange County Register, 9 Oct. 2024
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With dramatic cliffs that cascade into the Pacific and countless cute country towns along the way, Highway 1 is one of those bucket list road trips that is absolutely worth the hype.Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 2 Oct. 2024
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Views include red rock pinnacles and cliffs, Sinagua cliff dwellings, wildlife and a rare riparian habitat.Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024
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This beloved Arizona watering hole, located down a dirt road in the rugged mountains of western Arizona, has become a must-visit destination for locals and tourists alike.Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
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And for private credit investors, the challenge is sifting through mountains of unstructured private company data to capitalize on the multi-trillion dollar market opportunity.Don Muir, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Elevations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elevations. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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