terra firma
Example Sentences
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But the fear was that it would happen in space, when you’re 180 miles from terra firma and the nearest fire station.
From Salon ● Feb. 9, 2025
That would only have been possible on terra firma, they say.
From Science Magazine ● Apr. 30, 2024
But he is made for the moment, having had a sympathetic history with the Skrulls, a shape-shifting race of interplanetary refugees, and back on terra firma.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 20, 2023
Stott and Enright said being exposed to the Overview Effect and Oceanview Effect tends to lead adventurers to take action once they return to terra firma.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 13, 2023
God Almighty, I’m glad I’m right here on old terra firma.
From "The Martian Chronicles" by Ray Bradbury
