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soil

[soil] / sɔɪl /
NOUN
earth, dirt
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STRONGEST


NOUN
land where one lives
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He declared that holding the gathering "on our homeland's soil confirms our determination to continue on the democratic path".

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Through a combination of trade pressure, investment agreements and industrial policy, it has accelerated unprecedented Taiwanese commitments to build advanced semiconductor and AI infrastructure on U.S. soil.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

At one point early on, high levels of soil contaminants become a concern at fields across the region, almost derailing the whole season.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Grolite, a high-performance mineral soil conditioner, is being brought in from the Netherlands to keep the grass healthy and the original irrigation system is being reactivated.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

“You’re on British soil now, so to speak,” he said.

From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck




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