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as in ground
the loose surface material in which plants naturally grow
set the plants deep enough into the earth so that they'll be sure to take root
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as in fortune
a very large amount of money
it'll cost the earth to repair that porcelain vase, so make sure that it's worth it
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Recent Examples of earth
Yet in what was once the heart of US steel manufacturing, the man born in Cincinnati – who flew high in the Pacific Northwest before crashing down to earth a mile up the mountains – was reforged.
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Ben Morse, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
No economist on earth will support it, strategist says
M&M maker Mars is acquiring Pop-Tarts maker Kellanova in one of the biggest deals of the year
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The number refers to the five traditional Chinese elements (wood, fire, earth, metal, and water) and flavors (sweet, bitter, sour, salty, and acrid/pungent), of which five-spice achieves a harmonious balance.
—Sarah Jampel, Bon Appétit, 13 Dec. 2024
Starlink has around 7,000 in LEO, each circling the earth every 90 minutes, 340 miles above us.
—Calum Chace, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Ben Morse, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
No economist on earth will support it, strategist says
M&M maker Mars is acquiring Pop-Tarts maker Kellanova in one of the biggest deals of the year
📬 Sign up for the Daily Brief
Our free, fast, and fun briefing on the global economy, delivered every weekday morning.
—Quartz, 13 Dec. 2024
The number refers to the five traditional Chinese elements (wood, fire, earth, metal, and water) and flavors (sweet, bitter, sour, salty, and acrid/pungent), of which five-spice achieves a harmonious balance.
—Sarah Jampel, Bon Appétit, 13 Dec. 2024
Starlink has around 7,000 in LEO, each circling the earth every 90 minutes, 340 miles above us.
—Calum Chace, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for earth
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Ice cores and other geological samples are a crucial piece of how scientists understand our planet’s history and how the climate is changing.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 9 Jan. 2025
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In fact, until recently Carter may have been the most unwelcome member of the exclusive fraternity on the planet known as The Presidents Club.Philip Elliott, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025
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What Is a Moon Rock? Between 1969 and 1972, NASA's Apollo missions brought 842 pounds of lunar material to Earth, comprising rocks, pebbles and soil.George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
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In between these two monstrous strikes, a gifted Monaco side featuring Thierry Henry, Basile Boli and Lilian Thuram had also been put to the sword on home soil via a Yeboah hat-trick in the UEFA Cup.The Athletic UK Football Writers, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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Israel’s air and ground attacks have killed more than 45,000 Palestinians, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry.Wafaa Shurafa and Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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It'll be held on the Lakeshore State Park Inlet, adjacent to the Henry Maier Festival Park grounds.Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2025
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Marjorie Merriweather Post, whose family fortune derived from the sale of breakfast cereals, started wintering in Palm Beach in 1909.Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
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However, in a league with a surging salary cap and a new collective bargaining agreement on the horizon, fortune may favor the bold.Chris Johnston, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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The map has more than a million tiles on it and the videos certainly suggest a dynamic, ever-changing globe that is thronging with detail.Barry Collins, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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On the table next to him are a framed picture of Janet and Henry Holcomb, their beloved miniature schnauzer who passed away last year, and a globe representing Holcomb's legacy of forming many international relationships.Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Dec. 2024
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Several other non-Christmas cuts from the current Grammy nominee also land on the Billboard Global 200, as the world never stops listening to Grande.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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This nation of nearly 1.5 billion was shedding its old secular creed and, despite the fact that 200 million of its citizens are Muslim, being reborn as a land of Hindu-nationalist ideals.Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2025
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Before making a name for himself in NASCAR as the driver of the No. 20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing, Christopher Bell excelled in racing on dirt tracks.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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Pitts said the cellar was hand-dug with wooden steps and nothing but dirt inside.Yasmeen Saadi, The Indianapolis Star, 31 Dec. 2024
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What if there was a bundle that featured all three services?Alex Sherman, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
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Hulu also offers three bundles: Duo Basic for $10.99 per month, which includes Hulu (With Ads) and Disney Plus (With Ads); Trio Basic for $16.99, which includes Hulu (with Ads), Disney Plus (with Ads), and ESPN Plus.Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Earth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earth. Accessed 12 Jan. 2025.
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