as in valleys
an area of lowland between hills or mountains
settled in a lush vale in the shadow of the mountains
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valleys
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Even the famously dry deserts of Joshua Tree National Park come to life during spring, when rainwater collects in the park’s basins and valleys, creating just the right conditions for flowers to burst through the sandy surface.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026 -
Sprinklings of snowfall throughout the season coat the town, towering mountain ridges, and views of the valleys.—
Sophie Knight,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Vales.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vales. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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