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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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Mark Witton View 9 Images A quarry in South East England has yielded a fascinating paleontological discovery: long tracks with a total of 200 footprints left by enormous dinosaurs that roamed the earth during the Middle Jurassic Period, some 166 million years ago.
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New Atlas, 3 Jan. 2025
Notes of plum, earth and spice round out the finish.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
The earth’s global temperature experiences natural variation over time.
—Elizabeth Weise, The Enquirer, 17 Dec. 2024
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.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
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New Atlas, 3 Jan. 2025
Notes of plum, earth and spice round out the finish.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
The earth’s global temperature experiences natural variation over time.
—Elizabeth Weise, The Enquirer, 17 Dec. 2024
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.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
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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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Each year, the Australian Reptile Park collects funnel-web spiders — arachnids native to Australia that are some of the most venomous spiders on the planet — with help from the public for its anti-venom program.Rachel Raposas, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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Rocks also contribute to soil stability and protect delicate ecosystems.Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2025
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June • For camellia, citrus, gardenia, grape and other plants adapted to acidic soil: If leaves are yellowing (chlorotic) between green veins, plants may benefit from foliar or soil application of iron and zinc chelate and mulching.The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2025
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Our Gen Z students want to feel connected to their larger community; offering products that reflect their unique environment helps foster that connection and build a sense of pride and enthusiasm that extends beyond the campus grounds.Emmanuel Kolady, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Scientists have demonstrated how the Santa Ana winds and dry grounds are principally responsible for the devastation of the fires.Shaun Harper, TIME, 13 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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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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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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Sited amid a sloping parcel spanning an acre of land, the low-slung abode offers roughly 2,400 square feet of single-level living space with just two bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths.Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2025
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Thousands of people have been forced to evacuate from their homes and vast amounts of land have been destroyed.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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Chances are items, possibly returns to stores, shoes, and outerwear have accumulated, along with extra grass, dirt, and dust on the entryway tables and floors.Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025
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The denizens of Fort Bridger are all covered in dirt and grime.Erik Kain, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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Something that Rob Manfred is also envisioning, and does not require the MLBPA to sign off on is creating a bundle of local media rights to sell to a streamer, with the revenue shared across the 30 clubs.Maury Brown, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Fact checked by Sarah Scott Choosing a baby name is of course one of the biggest components of welcoming a bundle of joy.Mia Taylor, Parents, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Earth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earth. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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