terrain

Example Sentences

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The surrounding landscape is made of karst, a type of sharp limestone terrain that lacks stable soil.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

He turned to terrain and troop strength and strategic objectives.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

Hundreds of police have pursued Freeman through the region's rugged terrain over the past seven months, pouring resources into one of Australia's largest manhunts.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

However, hitting balls in an indoor venue with largely flat lies is a world away from walking the hilly terrain of Augusta National.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Going up and down hills on rough terrain was taking a lot longer than I’d anticipated, which meant we still had about seven or eight more miles to go before reaching Abuelita’s house.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall