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terrestrial

[tuh-res-tree-uhl] / təˈrɛs tri əl /


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It would be nice to see the rocket work, and an AI data center satellite constellation compete successfully with terrestrial data centers.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Scandalous as that sounds, there’s actually something less supernatural and more terrestrial playing out here: a power struggle between the Catholic Church and influencer priests who’ve successfully harnessed the internet’s algorithms.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

"Until now, a lot of natterjack toad restoration efforts have focused on improving terrestrial habitat, like clearing scrub or controlling vegetation," she said.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

The scans revealed that the fish's brain shared similarities with species associated with the evolutionary transition from aquatic to terrestrial life.

From Science Daily • May 25, 2026

Like familiar terrestrial balloons, the deeper a floater is carried, the stronger is the buoyant force returning it to the higher, cooler, safer regions of the atmosphere.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan




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