the land
noun
: land in the countryside that is thought of as providing a simple and good way of living
He wanted to move/get back to the land.
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Connecting the land, water, and food to diners is part of what makes Chubby Fish work.
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Jennifer Hope Choi, Bon Appétit, 13 Dec. 2024
The Lost Explorer Tequila Blanco embodies sustainability, artisanal craftsmanship, and respect for the land, delivering a premium tequila experience.
—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Listing of any creature as endangered under the Endangered Species Act prevents people, including farmers, from killing or transporting the species or making changes to the land in a way that harms it.
—Gayoung Lee, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
Fortunately, it's been a collaborative process, which experts believe is partly due to the land in question not being privately owned, and that the national border sits atop a mountain peak that has, in recent years, seen Switzerland's dividing line shift over into Italian territory.
—New Atlas, 10 Dec. 2024
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Jennifer Hope Choi, Bon Appétit, 13 Dec. 2024
The Lost Explorer Tequila Blanco embodies sustainability, artisanal craftsmanship, and respect for the land, delivering a premium tequila experience.
—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Listing of any creature as endangered under the Endangered Species Act prevents people, including farmers, from killing or transporting the species or making changes to the land in a way that harms it.
—Gayoung Lee, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
Fortunately, it's been a collaborative process, which experts believe is partly due to the land in question not being privately owned, and that the national border sits atop a mountain peak that has, in recent years, seen Switzerland's dividing line shift over into Italian territory.
—New Atlas, 10 Dec. 2024
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“The land.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20land. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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