Maritime Alps
Americanplural noun
plural noun
Example Sentences
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As the train glided along a track sandwiched between the steep cliffs of the Maritime Alps and a glistening Mediterranean sea, passing well-manicured beach resorts along the way, he was feeling hopeful.
From The Guardian • Jun. 17, 2018
In 1925 he designed a "13th century" chateau at Castellaras on the slopes of the Maritime Alps above Cannes for a New York stockbroker who wanted a proper setting for his medieval art collection.
From Time Magazine Archive
Paris Correspondent Paul Ress fought more basic elements to reach the Valley of Marvels in the Maritime Alps for a report to the Science section.
From Time Magazine Archive
Except for a few peasant farmers and tourists, the foothills of the Maritime Alps north of Marseille are deserted and desolate.
From Time Magazine Archive
Three successive commanders of that army had already found disgrace in their attempts with inadequate means to dislodge the Sardinian troops from the mountain passes of the Maritime Alps.
From The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte Vol. I. (of IV.) by Sloane, William Milligan
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