soil

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He reached into his breast pocket and produced a plain envelope, soiled around the edges, and held it out to me reverentially, as if it was an important artifact.

From Literature

Seventy-seven percent of the respondents also believe it likely that a terror attack will occur on U.S. soil in response to U.S. military action.

From Salon

And when hot conditions leave mountain soils parched, melting snow can be absorbed into the ground before runoff reaches streams and rivers.

From Los Angeles Times

The trust said this would create habitat for wildlife as well as support the working farm by creating firebreaks and protecting soil from erosion.

From BBC

Blood stained the white limestone rocks, blending in with the West Bank's distinctive reddish soil.

From Barron's