earth

Example Sentences

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First, though, he has to prove he can do it on earth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

“When oil spikes, every energy-importing economy on earth suddenly needs more dollars to pay for it. Europe, Turkey, Japan, India — they’re all scrambling for dollar liquidity at the same time,” Skoyles said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

These lakes are prone to failing because they are precariously dammed by walls made of frozen earth, rocks and ice created by the movement of a glacier.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Helium 3 alone currently trades at more than $20,000 per kilogram, making it one of the most valuable resources on earth.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

It was as if she had simply disappeared off the face of the earth.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo