terrain
Example Sentences
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Due to the challenging terrain, teams lowered themselves by rope as part of the 12-hour operation.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
The image was taken using Psyche's multispectral imager instrument and highlights the rugged ancient terrain of the Red Planet.
From Science Daily • May 23, 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
A Hypershell spokesman said that a snug, proper fit and a lower level of assistance can help on unstable terrain.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
“I did not think the terrain got this rough,” Fly says.
From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga
Vocabulary lists containing terrain
List 8
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Physical Geography - Introductory
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Elements of the Universe: Terr, Terra ("Earth")
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