1.   Behind the narrow sandy beach stands a sheer cliff of coral rock, seventy feet high.

2.   But the top of Kino Peak is guarded by sheer cliffs on all sides.

3.   Rough hewn steps led up steeply, hugging an almost sheer cliff face.

4.   Sheer cliffs defend the island.

5.   The fourth side of the clearing was sheer cliff drop, attended by a barrier of split rails.

6.   Walls of red brick rose up on his left like sheer cliffs.

7.   Sheer cliffs rose up around them on all sides.

8.   The island is safe, with good vantage points, but nevertheless special care must always be taken near to the edge of sheer cliffs.

9.   Teetering on the sheer cliff, Tallis peered down at the river.