Dolomites
Americannoun
plural noun
Example Sentences
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Meanwhile, Olympic athletes from the streets of Milan to the far reaches of the Dolomites are all learning an important lesson: If you win a medal, treat it with kid gloves.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026
A plate of risotto was among the first images shown on the video board in the countdown video as the ceremony approached, followed by the picturesque snowy peaks of the Dolomites.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026
The snow which had hammered down all day in the Dolomites had turned to sleet by the time the four matches started in front of a healthy crowd inside the 3,500-capacity arena.
From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026
While the opening ceremony takes place on February 6, the competitions start as early as February 4, notably with curling at Cortina d'Ampezzo in the Dolomites.
From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026
Both give you lakes and glaciers; but from the Dobratsch you have a view of tremendous weatherworn limestone peaks, and riven Dolomites.
From The Gold of Chickaree by Warner, Susan
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