loma

American  

[loh-muh] / ˈloʊ mə /

noun

Chiefly Southwestern U.S.

1. a hill or ridge having a broad top.

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Etymology

Origin of loma

1840–50, < Spanish, akin to lomo back, ridge, loin

Example Sentences

Joseph Brandlin, 44, who has lived in El Segundo more than four decades, said he took matters into his own hands after months of unsuccessful attempts to get city officials to address safety concerns about the intersection of Loma Vista Street and Acacia Avenue.

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“I’m asking the council for a straightforward action to install stop signs on intersection of Loma Vista Street and Acacia Avenue, or complete and transparent evaluation with the community,” Brandlin said.

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The Times visited Tapalpa and gained access to El Mencho’s compound, Cabañas La Loma, in the aftermath of the chaos.

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An image of the Catholic saint San Judas Tadeo on the floor of a building in the Cabañas La Loma complex in Tapalpa.

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In May, Loma Alta Park was the first major spot to reemerge with significant upgrades, funded in part by an outpouring of donations from local residents and businesses as well as philanthropic sources like FireAid, the L.A.

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