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terrain

[tuh-reyn] / təˈreɪn /


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The latest findings strengthen the idea that ancient people, not natural forces, were responsible for moving the enormous stone across challenging terrain.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

We learn how Iceland’s glaciers, essentially rivers of varying pace, begat their unique ecosystems, but also how they provided the breathtaking terrain upon which Magnason’s grandparents Hulda and Árni fell in love.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

They’ve terraformed the desert terrain by planting trees, building houses, and even constructing a Walmart and an airport.

From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026

The diving reel is used to guide divers through complicated or hazardous terrain underwater.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Under poisonous clouds, the rolling terrain glistened purple with dark red and blue scar lines.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan




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