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Recent Examples of terra firma
Then, as the Starliner free-falls through the air, a set of parachutes — which Boeing redesigned and tested as recently as January — must safely slow the capsule before the vehicle deploys airbags for a gentle touchdown on terra firma.
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Jackie Wattles, CNN, 6 Sep. 2024
If maximizing your time on terra firma is a priority, Polaris might not be the best choice for you.
—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
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Jackie Wattles, CNN, 6 Sep. 2024
If maximizing your time on terra firma is a priority, Polaris might not be the best choice for you.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for terra firma
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Since the 14th Amendment to the Constitution was adopted in 1868, the answer to that question has been cemented in the American psyche: anyone born on U.S. soil is a U.S. citizen.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
TIME,
23 Jan. 2025
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These changes allow the growers to improve farm efficiency, soil health and access to premium markets, leading to environmental and economic progress.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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In addition to targeting Hamas in Gaza, Israel established effective land and air blockades that severed Iranian troop movements and logistics into Syria for Hezbollah by the end of 2023.—
Nicole Grajewski,
Foreign Affairs,
28 Jan. 2025
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The jury clearly believed that, with so much GOON violence going on, AIM activists likely would feel entitled to shoot first and ask questions later if any strangers appeared unannounced on their land.—
Joe Leydon,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2025
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For running in particular, the Apple Watch Series 10, the Galaxy Watch 7, and the Pixel Watch 3 all capture advanced form metrics like ground contact time, power, and vertical oscillation.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
24 Jan. 2025
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Hegseth has also said on Shawn Ryan's show that women should not be allowed in ground combat units.—
Tom Bowman,
NPR,
24 Jan. 2025
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Two of the most famous humans on earth sent Heidi a record to cut.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
27 Jan. 2025
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Some of the smartest people on earth are established NFL oddsmakers.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Terra firma.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terra%20firma. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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