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as in prairies
a broad area of level or rolling treeless country
the first settlers in that area lived on the vast plains in lonely log cabins
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as in expanses
a wide space or area
the vast plains of snow-covered earth that seemed to stretch endlessly
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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia CNN — Grasslands — also known as prairies, steppes, pampas or savannas — are home to 25% of the world’s population and all kinds of plants and wildlife, including elephants, rhinos and lions.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN,
6 Dec. 2024 -
With the opening of the collegiate and prep grid seasons, elevens that play on the prairies and those that are more fortunate in securing inclosed grounds already have settled down to the task of reorganizing and drilling their squads.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Dec. 2024
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This is a trek across rugged tundra alongside wild lakes and rivers amidst the vast expanses of wilderness that define Alaska.—
Everett Potter,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
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As a result, Disney's show was soon eclipsed by others elsewhere which were held over fields and expanses of water like Dubai's dramatic display.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes,
17 Dec. 2024
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The coordinated expansions and contractions of the group could confuse a potential attacker and make any individual fish a less likely target.—
Carlyn Kranking,
Smithsonian Magazine,
31 Dec. 2024
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However, the brand does plan to launch two collection launches per year, Fall and Spring—with new products in every category, as well as several category expansions.—
Amanda Lauren,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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The agency, which manages 193 million acres of American grasslands and forests, also operates or helps fund 14 regional avalanche centers, including the West Central Montana center.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside Online,
23 Dec. 2024
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The bird thrives in alpine grasslands, feeding on tussock grass by stripping its leaves to reach the soft bases.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
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“Plains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plains. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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