the land

noun

: land in the countryside that is thought of as providing a simple and good way of living
He wanted to move/get back to the land.

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Hidden in a green valley, with gardens and cows and sheep nearby, a stay at Fowlescombe is a truly immersive experience, where the land, the season, and thoughtful design combine to create a sense of ease and belonging. Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026 Florsheim chose to fight the ticket out of principle, arguing that Wisconsin's public trust doctrine allowed the public to walk on the land between the water's edge and the ordinary high water mark. Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 28 Jan. 2026 The Dutch West India Company had sponsored an expedition to search for a southern continent, which was thought necessary to balance all the land north of the equator. Literary Hub, 28 Jan. 2026 Snowshoeing is the winter activity of choice in the land of lakes, and another favorite destination for locals is Knox Farm State Park. Brian Higgins, Outside, 28 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the land

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“The land.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20land. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.

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