dirt

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Also check the weather; most roads in the monument are dirt or gravel and can become impassable in rain.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

At their home, a large one-story villa off a dirt road leading to the town’s main street, Scott introduces me to a lifestyle designed to promote wellness.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

Last year, it attained a valuation of $2.96 billion and recently finished two years of digitizing maps and other documents from the state archives in neighboring Zambia, where it hit pay dirt.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

The 'terrao' - essentially a dirt pitch - where he grew up completed his football education.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Clutching Torak’s quiver, Renn raced to the edge of the trail and tripped on a tree root, spilling arrows in the dirt.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver