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- noun Plural form of
upland .
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Examples
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I shall smell her virgin uplands with their balsam-laden air;
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The uplands are the northernmost part of eastern Australia to experience (infrequent) winter frosts.
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Even Asia Minor, that is to say the uplands of Anatolia, is beginning to reveal herself to explorers although almost all the great sanctuaries, Pessinus, the two Comanas,
The Oriental Religions in Roman Paganism Franz Cumont
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Cattle-raising on the extensive natural pastures of the uplands is a prominent and increasing industry.
Mexico Its Ancient and Modern Civilisation, History, Political Conditions, Topography, Natural Resources, Industries and General Development Martin [Editor] Hume 1919
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Rivers and the other sections of the state, which may be generally characterized as the uplands of the state.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 10: Mass Music-Newman 1840-1916 1913
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In fact, greater access to the uplands has been a very good thing.
Telegraph.co.uk: news, business, sport, the Daily Telegraph newspaper, Sunday Telegraph 2010
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But other areas are characterized by oligotrophic soils on the uplands, meaning they are poor in nutrients.
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Most of my hunting with a double gun is done in the uplands.
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It is still one of my regular "go-to-guns" when I head into the uplands with my Brit.
Ruger Red Label 2009
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Most of my hunting with a double gun is done in the uplands.
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