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as in state
a body of people composed of one or more nationalities usually with its own territory and government
the whole land rose up in outrage over the tyrant's unconscionable cruelties
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as in to arrive
to get to a destination
we landed at the hotel just before midnight
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as in to perch
to come to rest after descending from the air
our plane is landing in 15 minutes, so we need to put all of our things away
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as in to win
to receive as return for effort
because of his work on the boss's pet project, he landed a promotion as well as a raise
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as in to grab
to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly
after struggling for half an hour, the fisherman finally landed a 10-pound bass
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Recent Examples of land
Constance Malleret, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 Dec. 2024
Currently, demand for agricultural land is the biggest driver of deforestation worldwide, with catastrophic implications for the climate and biodiversity.
—Alexa Phillips, WIRED, 16 Dec. 2024
Alissa Simon, Variety, 18 Dec. 2024
That said, landing a debut album at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 is an incredible achievement, especially considering how competitive the charts are right now.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 17 Dec. 2024
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With plaques highlighting significant locations, an online archive of photos and videos, and regular participation in outside events, the museum has the dual objective of supporting the community’s struggle for its land and keeping its memory alive.
—Constance Malleret, The Christian Science Monitor, 16 Dec. 2024
Currently, demand for agricultural land is the biggest driver of deforestation worldwide, with catastrophic implications for the climate and biodiversity.
—Alexa Phillips, WIRED, 16 Dec. 2024
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Even as Shams makes some naive and dangerous mistakes while trying to land a job, the Sufi teachings of Toufik and his father add positive lessons of love and compassion that help Shams become more grounded and confident.
—Alissa Simon, Variety, 18 Dec. 2024
That said, landing a debut album at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 is an incredible achievement, especially considering how competitive the charts are right now.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 17 Dec. 2024
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Syrian state television reported that the sermon was delivered by Mohammed al-Bashir, the interim prime minister installed by HTS this week.ALBERT AJI AND MATTHEW LEE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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For certain states, works to reverse anti-discrimination regulations will likely be met with state-wide opposition.Rebecca Schneid, TIME, 14 Dec. 2024
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Rather than offer the vehicles for sale to farmers in such regions, the idea here is for producers to book space on a truck to transport goods to market – rather than piling everything atop a bicycle and pushing it along dirt roads themselves.Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 9 Dec. 2024
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With a serious labor shortage and the growing IT skills gap impacting industries and regions across the globe, companies must get creative about finding new talent.Allie Danziger, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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This includes tender perennials like dahlias, cannas, gladiolus, agapanthus, and elephant ears. Plants in Fluctuating Temperatures In regions with frequent freeze-thaw cycles, especially in USDA Hardiness Zones 7 and 8, soil can shift and expose roots to damage.Macie Stump, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2024
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In 2024, researchers published findings in the journal Nature that showed European permaculture projects cultivated soil that sequestered significantly more carbon than what is found on nearby traditional farms.Stephanie Hanes, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Dec. 2024
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The Savannah will be carrying a crew of 103 sailors and will not dock at the nearby Ream Naval Base, a site that has raised alarm in Washington and other Western capitals due to its potential use by Chinese military assets.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Pettit captured the long-exposure photograph from the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule docked at the ISS.Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
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City had already started to turn the tide in derbies before Guardiola arrived, with at least four truly memorable victories under Roberto Mancini (6-1 away and 1-0 at home in 2011-12) and Manuel Pellegrini (4-1 at home, 3-0 away in 2013-14).Sam Lee, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
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When the next iPhone SE arrives, Apple will hope that the new smartphone will continue to score highly with consumers.Ewan Spence, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Police identified the man as a 39-year-old white male who had boarded the Greyhound bus in Atlanta and had just disembarked when officers arrived on the scene.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, some who are set to disembark on the SpinCo boat are skeptical about the financial prospects of SpinCo, to be headed by CEO Mark Lazarus, formerly chairman of NBCUniversal Media Group.Todd Spangler, Variety, 25 Nov. 2024
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As a friend of the house she was tasked with the honor of lighting up a massive Bird on the Rock creation perched high atop The Landmark, Tiffany’s legendary Fifth Avenue boutique at 57th Street.Hannah Malach, WWD, 8 Dec. 2024
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More than fifteen million people—sixty-five per cent of the French viewing public—watched as Macron appeared onscreen, perched on a balcony with the plane trees of the palace gardens behind him, filtering the day’s last light.Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
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Here’s a look at Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 winning numbers for each game Cash Ball 01-10-25-31, Cash Ball: 25 Check Cash Ball payouts and previous drawings here.Ray Padilla, The Courier-Journal, 15 Dec. 2024
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The Jets went 30-64 under Douglas and did not make the playoffs or finish with a winning record in any year of his tenure.Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 15 Dec. 2024
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“Land.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/land. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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