open country

Example Sentences

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That changed around 2008 or 2009, when the horses began lingering at lower elevations, where the open country makes it difficult for lions to hunt.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 7, 2025

But the Country Land and Business Association, which represents rural landowners, said there was enough open country that is accessible and that no walker should have to break the law.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2024

“Some of these open country birds don’t really need a lot of habitat or a lot of space,” he said.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 19, 2023

Wolves hunting in packs prefer open country where they can outrun, tire, and surround their prey.

From National Geographic • Aug. 25, 2023

Under the stimulus of Zooey’s investigating finger, Bloomberg abruptly stretched, then began to tunnel slowly up toward the open country of Franny’s lap.

From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger