as in hills
an upward slope
no matter where you go bicycle touring, the uphills always seem to outnumber the downhills
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Noun
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Nestled in the green hills of the Pacific Palisades and just miles from the Pacific Ocean, community members gathered for an afternoon service and concert to grieve, heal and remember — remember homes lost, remember their lives before displacement and remember to find hope in recovery.—
Camelia Heins, Daily News, 8 Jan. 2026
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Expansive windows frame the rows of grapes like living artwork, while terraces, pergolas, and outdoor living spaces invite residents to linger, glass in hand, taking in the sunset over the hills.—
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Its flexible 3-layer HydroWall shell is completely waterproof and still breathable, with pit zips to release excess heat on steep inclines.—
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Recovery days are crucial because posterior chain muscles—your glutes, hamstrings, and calves—can fatigue quickly at higher inclines, says Hribick.—
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“Uphills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uphills. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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