planet
Example Sentences
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It made Earth look vulnerable, and at a time of global division and tension during the Cold War, it reminded many viewers that we share this one planet.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
Our planet appears upside down, with the Sahara desert and the Iberian peninsula visible to the left and the eastern portion of South America to the right.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
Rivers in the Arctic have a surprisingly large influence on the planet.
From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026
Both El Niño and its counterpart La Niña are natural shifts in global weather patterns, primarily focused on Pacific Ocean temperatures, but they can impact the whole planet.
From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026
This must be a very warlike planet indeed.
From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.