the bush
noun
: a large area (such as in Australia or Africa) that has not been cleared and that is not used for farming
She recently spent several weeks in the bush.
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Not only are thousands of women commenting on the video that 2025 is the year of the bush, several others are making videos celebrating it.
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Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 30 Jan. 2025
This easy task is known as thumb pruning and facilitates keeping the bush open to air and sun.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2025
In the clip, Finn is seen eagerly sniffing and pawing at the bush, seemingly hopeful that the magical kebab might reappear.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
Chow down on a traditional boma braai barbeque, try multiple courses at dinner in the bush, or enjoy drinks and snacks under the stars.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 17 Jan. 2025
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Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 30 Jan. 2025
This easy task is known as thumb pruning and facilitates keeping the bush open to air and sun.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2025
In the clip, Finn is seen eagerly sniffing and pawing at the bush, seemingly hopeful that the magical kebab might reappear.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
Chow down on a traditional boma braai barbeque, try multiple courses at dinner in the bush, or enjoy drinks and snacks under the stars.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 17 Jan. 2025
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“The bush.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20bush. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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