oasis
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About 25 minutes before the crew splashed back down on our oasis, Artemis II Cmdr.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
For decades, the Arab states of the Persian Gulf sold themselves as an oasis of peace in a region prone to conflict, attracting wealthy expats, multinational corporations, investment and tourism.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026
These days, transforming the asphalt landscape into a sandy oasis takes about a week, with almost 900 tonnes of sand – that's about six blue whales or 70 double-decker buses – trucked in.
From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026
“Step outside to a private backyard oasis featuring a sparkling pool and upgraded decking, perfect for entertaining or relaxing Texas-style,” the listing notes.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 18, 2026
He felt as light as a hawk coasting the upper air over the oasis.
From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer
Vocabulary lists containing oasis
Figurative Language in King's "I Have a Dream" Speech (1963)
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Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" Speech (1963)
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Physical Geography - Introductory
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