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soil

[soil] / sɔɪl /
NOUN
earth, dirt
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STRONGEST


NOUN
land where one lives
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More men have been elected president of the United States than have played for the U.S. in a World Cup game on home soil.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

These organisms, known as free living amoebae, are found in water and soil, but scientists say some species are becoming increasingly concerning as the world warms and water systems age.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

Fireflies spend most of their lives as larvae below the soil surface.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

It is not an exaggeration to say this era could be remembered for the crimes against cricket committed in Australia, even if England do regain the Ashes on home soil next summer.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

The cold pipes chilled the surrounding soil, creating a barrier that would stop groundwater seeping in from the west.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland




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