terrain

Example Sentences

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The sheriff’s department advised hikers to use caution on the trails and be mindful of changing terrain conditions.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

To conduct the study, Koparde and his team had to hike to remote locations and through difficult terrain, like moss-covered riverbanks and mangrove swamps.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

The creator economy is earning a rising share of consumers’ attention, but its growth is making the terrain more complicated both for brands and for creators seeking sponsors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

By 6 p.m., the blaze reached 200 acres as air resources and ground crews contended with steep, narrow terrain that was difficult to access.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026

From the upper pasture to the house is a distance of a mile—rocky terrain with steep, unforgiving hills, which Grandpa could not have managed in his condition.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover