foothill
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of foothill
Example Sentences
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It lay in a strip from the foothills of the Ozark Mountains to the banks of the Illinois River in northeastern Oklahoma.
From Literature
Coyotes are a familiar presence in the foothills around Pasadena, Altadena and Burbank, where residents have grown accustomed to spotting the animals in streets and on doorstep cameras.
From Los Angeles Times
By the end of the week, forecasters predict totals as high as 4 inches in coastal and valley areas and up to 8 inches in the mountains and foothills.
From Los Angeles Times
By the end of the week, forecasters predicted totals that could get up to 4 inches in coastal and valley areas and 8 inches in the mountains and foothills.
From Los Angeles Times
By the end of the week, forecasters predicted totals that could reach 2 to 4 inches in coastal and valley areas and 4 to 8 inches in the mountains and foothills.
From Los Angeles Times
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