dry land
Example Sentences
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With high winds, dry land and soaring temperatures, Malcolm believed there could not have been a worse combination.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
The position was easy enough — I’d done it countless times on dry land.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 15, 2026
"We hope Israel will help us cultivate our dry land," he said.
From Barron's ● Feb. 23, 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
That is how I feel, lost at sea, though I’m still on dry land.
From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar
