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Recent Examples of terra firma
If maximizing your time on terra firma is a priority, Polaris might not be the best choice for you.
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Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2024
While the rockets all soar more the 50 miles above Earth’s surface, the balloons reach what’s often referred to as the edge of space, somewhere around 20 miles above terra firma.
—J. George Gorant, Robb Report, 2 July 2024
Whether on terra firma, navigating the waterways, atop lofty peaks, or traversing the gentle prairie lands amid rural tranquility or the vibrant cityscape, there’s an adventure awaiting in every season.
—Margaret Jackson, The Denver Post, 11 June 2024
Having already witnessed the birth of the Antichrist and the first rampage of the Strangers, audiences will get a close gander at the moment when the extraterrestrial good listeners of A Quiet Place started tearing across our terra firma.
—A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 20 May 2024
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Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2024
While the rockets all soar more the 50 miles above Earth’s surface, the balloons reach what’s often referred to as the edge of space, somewhere around 20 miles above terra firma.
—J. George Gorant, Robb Report, 2 July 2024
Whether on terra firma, navigating the waterways, atop lofty peaks, or traversing the gentle prairie lands amid rural tranquility or the vibrant cityscape, there’s an adventure awaiting in every season.
—Margaret Jackson, The Denver Post, 11 June 2024
Having already witnessed the birth of the Antichrist and the first rampage of the Strangers, audiences will get a close gander at the moment when the extraterrestrial good listeners of A Quiet Place started tearing across our terra firma.
—A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 20 May 2024
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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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The Interior Department oversees a large swath of federal land and areas offshore, including regions that produce a quarter of U.S. oil.Samantha-Jo Roth, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 16 Jan. 2025
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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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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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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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She’s spent her entire life in a subterranean shelter, which descends more than a mile into the earth like an upside-down skyscraper.Daniel A. Gross, The New Yorker, 17 Jan. 2025
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In March, Ngannou was brought crashing down to earth by Anthony Joshua.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Terra firma.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terra%20firma. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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