upper valley

collocation in English

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upper
adjective[before noun]
uk
/ˈʌp.ər/us
/ˈʌp.ɚ/
at a higher position or level than something else, or being the top part ...
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valley
noun[C]
uk
/ˈvæl.i/us
/ˈvæl.i/
an area of low land between hills or mountains, often with a river running ...
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(Definition ofupperandvalleyfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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During the 19th century, defensive measures were taken to prevent flooding of theuppervalley.
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Often, waterfalls form at or near the outlet of theuppervalley.
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Before 1940 theuppervalleywas heavily populated with holiday baches and enjoyed a resort status.
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Modern coal mining operations are highly visible along theuppervalleywalls.
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Pathogens appear to be linked to septic tank or leach field failures in some of the rural reaches, particularly in theuppervalleysections.
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The town is serviced by a trolley and bus system which provides access into theuppervalley.
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In theuppervalleyof the river, 2800-3200 metres, there are range of kars and glacial lakes.
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Theuppervalleyis somewhat influenced by the sea air, keeping it free of fog and strong winds, and therefore relatively pleasant even during the winter months.
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Large areas of theuppervalleyare covered in spoil heaps from the mining activity, and a number of buildings remain.
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The addition "et vallis superioris" and theuppervalleywas scratched into the seal to reflect this.
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In the more remote upper valleys, a third generation of people are on benefits.
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Settlements were smaller and located primarily in upper valleys away from coast.
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It inhabits hilly areas close to water, particularly steep upper valleys with copious undergrowth.
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The bench gravels show a thickness of 100- 200 in the upper valleys, where they have been cut through by the streams.
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