soil

Example Sentences

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Over the course of several weeks, the body turns completely to soil.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

The soil is returned to the families of those who have died, to use to grow whatever they want in memory of those they have lost.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

The French government and security services have said that while they do not believe France itself is a target, US and Israeli interests on its soil might potentially be singled out.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

“Based on the current analysis of soil conditions, tunnel depths, and tunnel design,” the study found, “Metro predicts that noise and vibration from tunnel construction and subway operations would not be perceptible above the tunnels.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Keeping up with new ideas in farming meant switching his fields to wheat from tobacco, a crop that wears out the soil.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis