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on land

ADVERB
ashore
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK


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El Nino, which occurs around every two to seven years, shifts normal weather patterns on land, bringing drought to some places and heavy rains elsewhere.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

The problem is, we don’t have a great deal of evidence showing that infections are more likely on cruises than they are on land.

From Slate • May 16, 2026

Her father secures a farm job on land nearby, and as Robin’s family settles into the meager accommodation provided for laborers, Robin sneaks off to probe the secrets of the great house.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Previous research suggested that seals resting on land should show relatively stable heart rates.

From Science Daily • May 9, 2026

For the first several hours on land, the men ate, slept, and ate again, standing around in small groups, stupefied and silent.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong




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