earth

Example Sentences

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Snow sometimes dusts the surrounding slopes, melting by afternoon into damp earth as manzanita and mountain lilac begin to flower.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Let’s assume the scientists are correct and the earth is 4.543 billion years old.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

“Make the earth move slower,” he shouted to the show production at one point, referring to the stage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Carvana rose 108% to $422.02 in 2025 but has come back to earth this year.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

"Under the earth and rock it flows, to Rin. And so you must climb the Mountain, to the very top, my fine friends. And none knows the secret way but Sheba!"

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda