plural valleys
1
a
: an elongate depression of the earth's surface usually between ranges of hills or mountains
b
: an area drained by a river and its tributaries
2
: a low point or condition
3
a
: hollow, depression
b
: the place of meeting of two slopes of a roof that form on the plan a reentrant angle
Examples of valley in a Sentence
the valley will be the first to flood if the river rises
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Hezbollah was born in the early nineteen-eighties in the flat, sunburnt plains of this valley, in response to Israel’s invasion and occupation of Lebanese territory.
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Rania Abouzeid, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024
What is a libertarian and does the set of ideologies really define the valley?
—Lauren Goode, WIRED, 21 Nov. 2024
While History Park has buildings celebrating the culture of Portuguese, Chinese, Italian, Mexican, African American and Vietnamese residents of the valley, there’s no Japanese representation.
—Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
The local approach is to drive in, maybe grab a bite at the restaurant at the peak of the valley or find a spot to do a barbecue, then work your way back down.
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Rania Abouzeid, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024
What is a libertarian and does the set of ideologies really define the valley?
—Lauren Goode, WIRED, 21 Nov. 2024
While History Park has buildings celebrating the culture of Portuguese, Chinese, Italian, Mexican, African American and Vietnamese residents of the valley, there’s no Japanese representation.
—Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
The local approach is to drive in, maybe grab a bite at the restaurant at the peak of the valley or find a spot to do a barbecue, then work your way back down.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2024
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“Valley.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/valley. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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valley
noun
val·ley
ˈval-ē 
plural valleys
: an area of lowland between ranges of hills or mountains
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