earth

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He climbed to the highest point on earth on 1 May 1963 and remained among the most highly regarded mountaineers for decades, returning to Everest with his family when he was 83 years old.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

There remains one large piece of unclaimed territory on earth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

“But ultimately,” she concluded, “we will always choose earth, we will always choose each other.”

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

Snow sometimes dusts the surrounding slopes, melting by afternoon into damp earth as manzanita and mountain lilac begin to flower.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

The earth that Leah had touched glowed faintly with yellow light.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock