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moorland

[moor-luhnd, -land] / ˈmʊər lənd, -ˌlænd /




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Authorities said they had been hampered by weather conditions as well as the park's terrain - which consists of bog-like territory, moorland and forests.

From BBC Aug. 15, 2026

So far this summer, firefighters have mainly battled wildfires in rural areas and moorland across the country.

From Barron's Aug. 14, 2026

The sun may be hiding behind grey clouds, but for hundreds of people in flowing red dresses dancing on Yorkshire moorland it'll take more than a threat of rain to dampen their spirits.

From BBC Jul. 26, 2026

As darkness set in over the Peak District one Wednesday night in June, calls started to come in to Derbyshire's fire service over smoke starting to rise from the moorland overlooking the town.

From BBC Jul. 24, 2026

Through three high windows he saw the moorland, bare and brown, snow-patched here and there, in the mild sunlight of winter.

From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin




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