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Yosemite

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[yoh-sem-i-tee] / yoʊˈsɛm ɪ ti /

noun

  1. a valley in E California, in the Sierra Nevada Mountains: a part of Yosemite National Park. 7 miles (11 km) long.


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Hilton said he’s given “literally zero thought” to Bianco’s upper lip, though he noted some have likened his opponent to Yosemite Sam.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

People heading to Yosemite to escape urban congestion fumed this weekend as they waited in a seemingly endless line of cars at the park entrance.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

That left a lot of would-be visitors frustrated, but those lucky enough to snag a reservation were treated to the most peaceful, serene Yosemite Valley experience in years.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

At Yosemite, concerns are compounded by the National Park Service’s recent elimination of the park’s timed-entry reservation system, which led to the long spring-break lines.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026

There were shared trips to Yosemite National Park or down to the shore at Carmel, sometimes in Lawrence’s sedan, graciously loaned out if he was staying home.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik

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