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terrain

[tuh-reyn] / təˈreɪn /


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"The rescue operation is being conducted under extremely challenging terrain and high-altitude weather conditions by the Pakistani army in coordination with local high-altitude climbers and rescuers," it added.

From Barron's Aug. 1, 2026

For this generation, recognising the new terrain they are facing means comparison is impossible.

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

With the show’s upcoming launch, the goal of “Stuart” is not only to entertain audiences, but given its differing terrain from “Big Bang Theory” and its spinoffs, it will also surprise and feel unpredictable.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 13, 2026

We tend to think of ambitious centerpiece proteins as the terrain of cold-weather holidays: the Thanksgiving turkey, the glazed ham or the New Year’s Eve prime rib.

From Salon Jul. 12, 2026

Then both he and Ben scouted the terrain beneath the water tower half expecting the tubercular, sallow face of Junior Palmer to appear as an apparition before the long climb to the catwalk could begin.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy

The U.S. has a diverse range of terrains across its 3.8 million square miles, including the desert in the Southwest.

From MarketWatch Jun. 11, 2026

Satellites offering consumers and companies internet access, even in typically difficult to access areas and terrains, are starting to become a more popular enterprise for tech companies.

From BBC Apr. 20, 2026

Drones struggle to count items that are covered or hiding, such as cattle in mountainous terrains, and are largely ineffective indoors.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 7, 2026

Sulfate minerals are widespread throughout the Valles Marineris region, especially in rugged landscapes called chaotic terrains.

From Science Daily Mar. 10, 2026

On top of that, they had selected one of the most nearly impossible terrains on Earth.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson




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