foothill
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of foothill
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Example Sentences
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The response has been a far cry from the blue “HANDS OFF OUR YARDS!” signs that multiplied across Los Angeles foothill neighborhoods last year as the board began developing the rules in earnest.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026
Within about an hour, the county issued evacuation orders for many of the foothill communities near the fire’s origin, including the eastern side of Altadena.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2025
County, the weather service predicts total rainfall of 0.75 to 1.5 inches in coastal and valley areas and from 2 to 4 inches in foothill and mountain areas.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 14, 2025
The same can be said for the surrounding foothill communities, such as La Cañada Flintridge or Sierra Madre, where a dry, windy day could put them at the same risk for disaster.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2025
Along in the afternoon we got our first full view of the range from a foothill summit.
From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin
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