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soil

[soil] / sɔɪl /
NOUN
earth, dirt
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STRONGEST


NOUN
land where one lives
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The 70m-long masterpiece will go on display in London for 10 months - the first time the tapestry has been exhibited on British soil.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

"The soil here is so full of natural nutrients, it's a fantastic opportunity to demonstrate how farming and nature go hand in hand."

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

The court, in an eagerly awaited decision on the final day of its term, ruled 6-3 to maintain the right to American citizenship for nearly everyone born on US soil.

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

Their protagonism in Aguirre’s squad could also signal another new era for the Mexican national team — one in which Mexican American players are just as vital as those born on Mexican soil.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

Crumbling permafrost lake walls were one thing, but what happened when it got so hot that the houses in town began to settle and sink into the softer soil?

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz




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