as in plains
a broad area of level or rolling treeless country
you can see for miles in every direction on the prairie
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As the train moves closer to the Grand Canyon, the landscape transitions to prairies and then pine forests before ending at the South Rim, said Sam Langner, a spokesman for the Grand Canyon Railway and Hotel.
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Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024
Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Prairies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prairies. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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