dry land

Example Sentences

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

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

Once on dry land, the fish were handed to the judges, who hauled the enormous creatures onto the scales.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

In the weeks that follow, while people on dry land are denied the ability to mix freely, the Avontuur's crew are prevented from stepping ashore at most ports.

From BBC • Sep. 20, 2025

Capturing the energy at the shore enables Eco Wave Power to keep the “expensive parts” on dry land and avoid disturbing the seabed or marine environment.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 10, 2025

To explain the dry land, the Babylonians added that Marduk had placed a mat on the face of the waters and piled dirt upon it.'

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan