dirt

Example Sentences

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From MarketWatch • Jun. 28, 2026

“A stroller is a lifesaver here,” Woodruff said as mothers cradling young children appeared from every direction as they climbed the winding dirt paths.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 27, 2026

Once she gets home, she said she plans to “put my feet in the grass and dirt, maybe even touch a tree.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

The lush green grass is entirely gone, replaced by a dusty, barren expanse of dirt.

From Salon • Jun. 15, 2026

“I’m not really into dirt like that, but I can try to help if you want,” I offer.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold