steppe
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Kazakhstan recently moved to declare its official history as one connected not to Russia or the Soviet Union but to the Golden Horde steppe empire.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
A new wave of settlers – pastoralist-farmers hailing ultimately from the Russian steppe – began to infiltrate the Rhine area in the form of the Corded Ware culture.
From Science Daily ● May 30, 2026
While sand and the steppe have always been part of life in Central Asia, scientists warn climate change and other human activities are accelerating desertification and the degradation of the land.
From Barron's ● Dec. 18, 2025
"And we're involved in restoring tropical forest, dry deciduous forest, grassland, steppe - you name it - we're trying to help people put those plants back in place."
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2025
Khazaria, Babulya said, had been a great kingdom at its end, but its people had begun as steppe warriors.
From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack
There were only arid steppes in sight when a small plane took off from an airport in southern Kazakhstan, embarking on a delicate mission: bringing rain for the scorched earth below.
From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026
Its east rolls through vast steppes, easily crossed by centuries of invading armies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
They then spent eight days on the road with a Chinese driver, travelling through mountains and lush steppes, which left Mr Sun in awe.
From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2025
In essence, how did their way of life change over time in a completely new environment after they left the steppes and abandoned their nomadic way of life?
From Science Daily ● Apr. 24, 2024
“And now, from the steppes of Russia, get ready for the brave Cossacks of the Caucasus!”
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
Vocabulary lists containing steppe
Physical Geography - Middle School
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Physical Geography - High School
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Eastern Europe - Introductory
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