terrestrial
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Scandalous as that sounds, there’s actually something less supernatural and more terrestrial playing out here: a power struggle between the Catholic Church and influencer priests who’ve successfully harnessed the internet’s algorithms.
From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026
"Until now, a lot of natterjack toad restoration efforts have focused on improving terrestrial habitat, like clearing scrub or controlling vegetation," she said.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
The scans revealed that the fish's brain shared similarities with species associated with the evolutionary transition from aquatic to terrestrial life.
From Science Daily • May 25, 2026
“The timeline is very different. You’re going to need as much terrestrial data-center capacity as you can arrange in the near term,” Bezos said on Wednesday.
From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026
On his way to school, Russ shows up at my front door, once again looking very terrestrial.
From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick
Vocabulary lists containing terrestrial
Over The Moon: Planetary Vocabulary
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Elements of the Universe: Terr, Terra ("Earth")
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100 SAT Words Beginning with "T"
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