on dry land
Example Sentences
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The world will probably not know the results until the ship returns in June -- and further experiments back on dry land could take months, Sweetman added.
From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026
It also seems unlikely anyone will be able to set foot on dry land at any port, until the Avontuur is back in Germany.
From BBC • Sep. 20, 2025
One possibility is that protomammals of more than 225 million years ago exuded a protein-rich milk-like substance from a gland on their bellies to keep their thin-shelled eggs moist while on dry land.
From Slate • Aug. 13, 2024
While sea lions often spend time out of the water, if a dolphin remains on dry land for long, its own weight will crush its organs.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 2, 2024
His legs were weak from so long swimming but he was standing on dry land, and he was alive.
From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi
