terrestrial sphere
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Every day our terrestrial sphere revolves into and out of the sun’s light, irrespective of what we on its surface codify into laws and regardless of what numbers we display on our clocks.
From Scientific American • Mar. 17, 2022
The weary old terrestrial sphere was either too hot or too cold and capricious in doling out its moisture.
From Time Magazine Archive
In one corner was a large terrestrial sphere: near it was an astrolabe, and near that a heap of disused glass vessels.
From Auriol or, The Elixir of Life by Ainsworth, W. Harrison
For a rapid, short-lived acquaintanceship, above all other animals upon this terrestrial sphere, commend me to the Continental drummer.
From The Recipe for Diamonds by Hyne, Charles John Cutcliffe Wright
His large feet lug his large frame about on this terrestrial sphere, but in reality he isn't here at all.
From Jane Journeys On by Mitchell, Ruth Comfort
