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moorland

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




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The plans had received an objection from Ilkley Town Council, who recommended it be refused as it would be a "visual anomaly to the moorland".

From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026

Justin Scully, manager of Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal, said extreme heat, heavy rainfall and wildfire risk were already affecting gardens, moorland and historic structures.

From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026

Hume welcomed government funding to help cover North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service's expenses from the wildfire, and £3.2m towards moorland recovery.

From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026

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

From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026

Otherwise only their breathing in the silence of the salt moorland.

From "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy


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