dry land
Example Sentences
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City Hall steps, all seven and a half feet of him, tall as a Lakers center but clumsy as a swan on dry land.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
The world will probably not know the results until the ship returns in June -- and further experiments back on dry land could take months, Sweetman added.
From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026
He then walks through flooded streets before changing into another set of clothes on dry land.
From BBC • Sep. 17, 2025
The Doongmabulla Springs are connected to a bigger underground water system that helps keep the dry land alive.
From BBC • Jul. 11, 2025
Emma planted her hands on the small of Bronwyn’s back and pushed, and finally both Bronwyn and the door tottered forward onto dry land.
From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs
