earth

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Match of the Day pundit Alan Shearer agreed and said: "You should have given a penalty when you gave two like that. How on earth do you not give another one."

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

"Not going to the World Cup three times in a row, how on earth did it happen? What a huge disappointment. Everyone should resign. Give the young players a chance," he says.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

The nonrenewable gas is produced by radioactive decay deep under the earth and escapes into space once released.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Mountain Pass primarily produces light rare earth elements, which are typically more abundant.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

The Palmers leaned forward in their seats, with their hands on their heads, while the earth pitched and rumbled and shook.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret