marshy
Example Sentences
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It will occupy an area partly covered in a marshy oasis, or "vega," which acts as a natural sponge.
From Barron's • May 23, 2026
The council said contractors would use machinery with wide tracks to reduce damage from them to the area of wildflower grassland, marshy fen and wet woodland.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
It’s all he ever wanted to do, since he was around 12 years old and accompanied his father, a mailman and part-time shrimper, as he spent weekends trawling the marshy waters off Louisiana.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2026
For example, Olduvai Gorge Bed in Tanzania has been described as freshwater woodland and grassland, while the Upper Bed reflects drier woodlands and marshy areas.
From Science Daily • Jan. 3, 2026
As the plane zipped over their heads, the men dove and lay flat on the marshy grass.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
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