peat
Example Sentences
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According to historical records, the shield was found buried upright in peat alongside six others – though the whereabouts of those remains unclear.
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026
The land, situated on the Somerset Levels and Moors, is one of the few areas in the UK that still holds deep lowland peat - which are waterlogged wetland ecosystems.
From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026
These soils, known as peat, contain partially decomposed plant material that has accumulated over hundreds or even thousands of years.
From Science Daily • Mar. 4, 2026
The fire spread through deep peat and ignited in several other locations.
From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026
The ground there was spongy and smelled of peat.
From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker
Vocabulary lists containing peat
Western Europe - Introductory
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Western Europe - Middle School and High School
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