dirt

Example Sentences

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Murdoch uses a harvesting rig for leeks, but this year, because rain has forced dirt between the leaves, they are being gathered by hand into which affects his planning and costs.

From BBC

Each time we wandered a little farther down the country lanes that wound in every direction away from the village, the dirt beneath our feet so different from the brick streets of Haarlem.

From Literature

“The medical students will hit pay dirt with Old Man Lichtenberger,” I said, summing up.

From Literature

Clutching Torak’s quiver, Renn raced to the edge of the trail and tripped on a tree root, spilling arrows in the dirt.

From Literature

Beyond those were the dirt roads and garden plots of the vegetable sellers who rattled by in the early mornings with their horses and carts.

From Literature