Highlands
Americannoun
noun
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the part of Scotland that lies to the northwest of the great fault that runs from Dumbarton to Stonehaven
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a smaller area consisting of the mountainous north of Scotland: distinguished by Gaelic culture
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(often not capital) the highland region of any country
Example Sentences
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"ILI have a track record of bringing in community benefits," he argued, pointing to the Red John hydropump storage project in the Highlands, which has been bought by Norwegian company Statkraft.
From BBC
Something cast members continue to talk about in interviews, podcasts, and social media long after they’ve left the Highlands.
From Salon
A skier has died in hospital after he was rescued on the Nevis range in the Highlands.
From BBC
Parts of north-west England and western Scotland have been experiencing 'below-average' rainfall, with some of the Highlands having experienced a stretch of nearly three weeks without seeing any rain.
From BBC
Although their home sits in the peaceful Historic Highlands neighborhood of Pasadena, the couple has experienced plenty of drama in their space over the years.
From Los Angeles Times
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