terra firma
Example Sentences
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But the fear was that it would happen in space, when you’re 180 miles from terra firma and the nearest fire station.
From Salon ● Feb. 9, 2025
Thus began a protracted process of draining lakes and waterways to transform the glittering island city into a European-like capital planted on terra firma.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 21, 2024
I am ecstatic over it, but there’s also part of me that maintains that I must keep my feet firmly planted on the ground, on terra firma, on Earth.
From New York Times ● Jan. 24, 2023
Stott and Enright said being exposed to the Overview Effect and Oceanview Effect tends to lead adventurers to take action once they return to terra firma.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 13, 2023
God Almighty, I’m glad I’m right here on old terra firma.
From "The Martian Chronicles" by Ray Bradbury
