terra

Example Sentences

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The search for terra incognita can explain the explosion, in the 20th century, of science fiction and magical realism.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 8, 2025

The fact that scientists are finding intact biochar in the Amazon’s ancient terra preta suggests that it’s happening.

From Salon • Mar. 7, 2025

They came in a small range of colors: sand, terra cotta, chestnut.

From Slate • Oct. 20, 2024

This is really quite intriguing as we do not know much about these parts of the genome; our work shows there is benefit in exploring further this genetic terra incognita.'

From Science Daily • Mar. 27, 2024

One of the biggest patches of terra preta is on the high bluffs at the mouth of the Tapajos, near Santarem.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann