moor

Example Sentences

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"They want to come here and experience the Brontes, the moor, and find their own interpretation of Emily," he said.

From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026

Its single “Chains of Love” is a hybrid of new and old, with orchestral flourishes bouncing off the singer’s voice, which is processed to sound pinched and distant—as if echoing across a windswept moor, perhaps.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 30, 2025

Campers were being asked to check the Backpack Code and where camping is permitted on the moor before heading out.

From BBC • Aug. 12, 2025

He said with it being a Bank Holiday weekend, they are advising people to leave this section of the moor alone, and not be tempted to "have a look".

From BBC • May 5, 2025

This is a silhouette of a man that Doctor Watson sees on the moor at night and doesn’t recognize, which makes you think it is the murderer.

From "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" by Mark Haddon