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Recent Examples of blackland
Under the massive transmission lines near White Rock Lake’s southern edge — where Oncor clear-cut a lush 3-acre stretch of the Old Fish Hatchery nature area — historic blackland prairie blossoms are taking hold.
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Dallas News, 12 Aug. 2022
Weaving a long figure-eight across Spring Creek and through bottomland forest and native blackland prairie remnants, these trails make for great nature and wildlife viewing opportunities and for hiking or biking.
—Dallas News, 24 May 2021
White Rock Lake Park is also home to some of the last few remnants of the blackland prairie, complete with great wildflower and wildlife viewing opportunities.
—Dallas News, 24 May 2021
Hope was part of a blackland prairie known as the Prairie De Roan.
—Rex Nelson, Arkansas Online, 10 Jan. 2021
Dallas News, 12 Aug. 2022
Weaving a long figure-eight across Spring Creek and through bottomland forest and native blackland prairie remnants, these trails make for great nature and wildlife viewing opportunities and for hiking or biking.
—Dallas News, 24 May 2021
White Rock Lake Park is also home to some of the last few remnants of the blackland prairie, complete with great wildflower and wildlife viewing opportunities.
—Dallas News, 24 May 2021
Hope was part of a blackland prairie known as the Prairie De Roan.
—Rex Nelson, Arkansas Online, 10 Jan. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blackland
Noun
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The absence of snow and permafrost posed serious risks to the sled dogs, including potential injuries from mud and exposed terrain.—
Barney Henderson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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In a reply to another comment, the U.S. Geological Survey explained that the eruption appeared dark in color due to mud that had settled at the bottom of the pool.—
Brooke Baitinger,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2025
Noun
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Head Releasing Signature Novak Djokovic ‘Speed Legend’ Racket Head will offer both shoes in a multi-surface rubber outsole and clay versions that feature an all-over herringbone tread.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Botanical Name: Packera aurea Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade Soil Type: Well-draining Soil pH: Acid, Neutral, Alkaline (6.0-8.0) Green-and-Gold Want a ground cover that can grow in clay or sandy soils?—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
Noun
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Quartz is just one of many minerals — there is also mica, feldspar and kaolin — that have kept the area economically relevant for centuries, and that will continue to sustain the region no matter the geopolitical climate, mine workers and local officials say.—
Mike Belleme,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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At the same time, kaolin clay keeps the product in place by absorbing excess oil production.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
8 May 2025
Noun
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For some traditional cuisine, try the gumbo, collards and chicken from Gullah Grub Restaurant for lunch on the island.—
Kayleigh Ruller,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2025
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The above skills, monikers, and moves have all been added to the cooking gumbo, which makes up the NBA of today.—
Morten Stig Jensen,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Use a diluted cinnamon spray to fight fungal diseases such as gray mold and tomato blight, and help protect young seedlings from damping off.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
6 June 2025
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White vinegar is a powerful odor eliminator that is especially effective against mold and mildew.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Rather than replicating French haute cuisine, chefs like Claus Meyer and René Redzepi (of Noma fame) called for a culinary identity rooted in Nordic soil, climate and heritage.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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For many fans from Iran, this tournament could be a rare chance to watch their team play on American soil—an opportunity made even more meaningful by decades of political estrangement.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Don't forget to walk down to Big Wave Bay beach, with its white sand beaches and, as the name suggests, excellent waves.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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In others, huddles of cormorants gather on the black sand beaches, and sea lions bark from the rocks.—
John Bartlett,
NPR,
8 June 2025
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Given her past record of almost never getting into the muck of rumors around her personal life, the latter speculations make better sense.—
Sweta Kaushal,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Justin has been dragged into the muck since March 2024, when he was briefly detained at his father’s L.A. mansion the day of the feds’ raid (the rap star’s Star Island mansion got hit up by Homeland Security, too).—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
21 May 2025
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“Blackland.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blackland. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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