earthen

Example Sentences

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In response to the floods, the worst in 30 years, authorities were on the alert, reinforcing earthen barriers and preparing to evacuate if needed.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Green has a toothier texture and fresher flavor; red is saucier with dusky, earthen undertones.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

What survives of this ancient city today includes two long rows of rectangular earthen mounds, each about a meter high.

From Science Daily • Dec. 5, 2025

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 28, 2025

The queen stepped into Mechtild’s cottage, her leather-shod feet soundless on the earthen floor, the gold strands of her gown reflecting the light.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein