terrain

Example Sentences

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That had sparked a race over the weekend in mountainous terrain, with images posted on social media of US aircraft and helicopters flying low over Iran as part of search-and-rescue operations.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

The surrounding landscape is made of karst, a type of sharp limestone terrain that lacks stable soil.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Thursday’s ruling does not resolve the broader questions raised by the case but significantly narrows the terrain ahead of a trial scheduled to begin in May.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

The terrain might look dry, dusty and seems rather barren, but it's far from that.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

As long as a bull-fighter stays in his own terrain he is comparatively safe.

From "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway