earth
Example Sentences
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Specifically, the authors point out, these resources subject to contention mean energy, advanced semiconductor chips and rare earth metals required to assemble them.
From MarketWatch
The water bubbles up hot from the earth and sunlight filters down through the branches of mighty oaks.
From Los Angeles Times
Why on earth it took until now is a long story.
From Los Angeles Times
Rare earth precedent: three to five years for facility construction; five- to 10 years for workforce training, 10-15 years total for meaningful Western capacity.
From MarketWatch
GREENVILLE, N.C.—Nine people are being placed in coffins with provisions including pillows, carbon-dioxide monitors and snacks, then lowered into the earth and covered with packed dirt.
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