nature
Example Sentences
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It is the nature of childhood possessions that the child is always outgrowing them, and this is how things are meant to be.
Set in a surreally rendered present day, it accurately captures the emotion and the aesthetic of our time, reflecting the relentless nature of our current challenge.
From Salon
“Personally, ocean swimming gives me a sense of freedom, of being in nature, it’s outdoors. You feel great after a workout — maybe sore but in a good way, not beat up.”
From Los Angeles Times
Assembly Bill 82 allows these providers to submit applications for increased privacy to the California secretary of state if they are experiencing harassment or violent threats due to the nature of their work.
From Los Angeles Times
Mr. Luttwak’s essay, which chronicled Arafat’s brilliance as a politician and failure as a leader, concluded with reflections on the nature of war.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.