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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Activity on the land, which lies west of the original site, included utility markings, heavy equipment, on-site workers, and portable facilities—signs consistent with early-stage site preparation.
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Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
The primary suite, meanwhile, is an expansive oasis with large windows that overlook the land.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 4 Feb. 2026
Town Attorney Connor Nolan said that two appraisals would have to be obtained before the land could be put up for bid.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
Richard and Flora Allen purchased the land in 1791.
—Natasha Brown, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
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Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
The primary suite, meanwhile, is an expansive oasis with large windows that overlook the land.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 4 Feb. 2026
Town Attorney Connor Nolan said that two appraisals would have to be obtained before the land could be put up for bid.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
Richard and Flora Allen purchased the land in 1791.
—Natasha Brown, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
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“The land.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20land. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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