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dale

noun

ˈdāl

Definition of dale

as in valley

an area of lowland between hills or mountains a hunting lodge in a secluded dale in the country

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Recent Examples of dale This pretty, charming — and calming — trail often evokes the rolling hills and dales of the English countryside. — Kalpana Mohan, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026 Look at Georgie’s gorgeous kids and the lovely hills and dales of Wales. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 29 Nov. 2024 There are exclusive discounts outside the two-day dale as well as other perks. — Jason Rossi, The Enquirer, 29 June 2024 Autumn color usually lasts into early November, so there’s time for several fall drives over hill and dale in our corner of Arkansas. — Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2022

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valley

Noun

The rocks and melted water suddenly swelled the rivers in the valleys below, causing torrents of water that swept buildings, bridges and earth downstream in Tibet and Nepal.

— CBS News, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
Many flood-prone valleys in the country have warning alarms, but as NPR has reported, the government has struggled to keep up with the cost of maintaining the systems.

— Ava Berger, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026

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