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dry land



NOUN
mainland
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG
NOUN
soil
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST




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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

"We hope Israel will help us cultivate our dry land," he said.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

It also seems unlikely anyone will be able to set foot on dry land at any port, until the Avontuur is back in Germany.

From BBC • Sep. 20, 2025

He then walks through flooded streets before changing into another set of clothes on dry land.

From BBC • Sep. 17, 2025

“Although . . . I suppose, knowing your love of seaborne adventure, I ought not expect you to stay on dry land for long.”

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood




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