sand
Example Sentences
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As the sands shift in Syria countries that have been willing to leave their citizens in Kurdish camps indefinitely may have to think again – the UK included.
From BBC
The 160 zone is widely seen as a line in the sand for finance officials.
“It’s this ostrich with his head in the sand approach.”
From Los Angeles Times
I watch Boo fill a dump truck full of sand.
From Literature
The UK would maintain "close ties" with the US on business, security and defence, he said, but added that "sticking your head in the sand and ignoring China... wouldn't be sensible".
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
