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earthen

adjective as in clay

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They constructed a 35-mile earthen berm around the city in an attempt to encircle its one million residents.

Next to the ruptured dam, another earthen wall is being built in preparation for the resumption of mining operations, according to government officials.

In August, satellite imagery showed a series of extensive earthen walls being constructed around the city, aimed at trapping people inside.

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It smells like a kitchen — earthen, dry, airy with a hint of spice and pepper.

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Research showed the RSF had finished building an earthen wall around el-Fasher, bolstering their siege and making it even harder for civilians to escape.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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