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Grindelwald

British  
/ ˈɡrɪndəlvalt /

noun

  1. a valley and resort in central Switzerland, in the Bernese Oberland: mountaineering centre, with the Wetterhorn and the Eiger nearby

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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"Calling it Little Grindelwald, people bought shares in the lift, they thought, yes, here's a thriving resort. Thinking about it now, it's quite emotional."

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2024

Inntravel has a seven-night, self-guided trip from Grindelwald to Kandersteg, taking in the pretty town of Murren, from £1,595 per person, including half-board in three- and four-star hotels and rail travel from London.

From National Geographic • Apr. 18, 2023

I think that's a reasonable criticism, particularly when these new movies are about a battle between Dumbledore and Grindelwald, whose youthful love affair plays a part in their conflict.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2022

Embattled actor Johnny Depp, who played big bad Grindelwald, was replaced by Danish actor Mads Mikkelsen, who is an improvement and the only actor who seems to be energized in tackling this material.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2022

“He thought he was back there with you and Grindelwald, I know he did,” said Harry, remembering Dumbledore whimpering, pleading.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling

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