peat
Example Sentences
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"Foundations are sometimes built on peat bogs: if these dry out, they shrink, and cracks can appear in buildings," she said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026
More than 40 firefighters first went to the site on 27 July to tackle a blaze described as "deep seated in peat", making it likely to burn for longer.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
He moves from the peat bogs of 18th-century Ireland to the dot-com bust with equal authority.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026
Researchers, who combined fieldwork with satellite data, suggested that "unusually dry conditions" and "flammable vegetation" enabled the fire to burn deep peat soils.
From BBC ● May 21, 2026
She must know I’m Irish from the papers Mr. Schatzman filled out when he brought me in to the Children’s Aid several weeks ago—or perhaps it is my accent, still as thick as peat.
From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline
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Western Europe - Introductory
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Western Europe - Middle School and High School
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