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terrain

[tuh-reyn] / təˈreɪn /


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Those providing private tours are finding the terrain a little tougher.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

In the rainforests of South America and Southeast Asia, they became specialized hunting companions capable of following prey through thick vegetation and moving across difficult terrain.

From Science Daily Aug. 10, 2026

"This is a journey through serious, remote and challenging terrain, with sections where there may be no obvious path to follow."

From BBC Aug. 8, 2026

The toasty temperatures and steep, brushy terrain initially led the fire to spread quickly, according to Torres.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 8, 2026

The beam illuminated a group scurrying sideways across the sandy terrain.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn

"These resources can access remote and rugged terrains, dropping water and fire retardant directly on the fire's critical areas, something that ground forces might struggle with in vast and challenging landscapes like Rhinogydd," she said.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

The U.S. has a diverse range of terrains across its 3.8 million square miles, including the desert in the Southwest.

From MarketWatch Jun. 11, 2026

But it’s also become clear that the two sides are fighting on wholly different terrains.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 23, 2026

"A large variety of geological terrains exists, which have been formed by many different processes. As a result, Greenland has several types of metals, minerals and gemstones," it says in a document on its website.

From Barron's Feb. 14, 2026

On top of that, they had selected one of the most nearly impossible terrains on Earth.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson




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