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grassland

noun

ˈgras-ˌland

Definition of grassland

as in prairie

a broad area of level or rolling treeless country stunning pictures of the giraffes and zebras roaming the grasslands of Africa

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Recent Examples of grassland Over time the rice will give way to oaks, willows and native grassland. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 20 Sep. 2026 The move comes during one of the Mara’s busiest periods, when the annual wildebeest migration draws huge numbers of animals, tourists and conservation teams onto the grasslands. — ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026 Junon bears the brunt of Weapons’ attacks in defense of the planet, parts of Gongaga have been flooded, and the grasslands look remarkably different from above. — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026 The lack of water has ravaged grasslands and left ranchers unable to grow enough hay, forcing them to buy feed for their cows at high prices. — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for grassland

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With its setting in the fictional prairie town of Saint-Legal, the film takes inspiration from Ng’s small-town Alberta upbringing.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026
On Sunday, the American pope celebrated Mass before some 150,000 people — many in wheelchairs — on the prairie next to Lourdes’ main basilica.

— Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of prairie

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Extreme to moderate heat warnings are in place for more than 34 million Californians, with temperatures forecast to reach between 92 and over 105 degrees, including along the coastal plains.

— Megan Fahrney, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026
Thousands of turbines already stand across the plains and high desert.

— Harry Bruinius, Christian Science Monitor, 28 Sep. 2026

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While African savanna elephants are listed as endangered by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, the southern African nation of Botswana has a large elephant population estimated at around 130,000, more than any other country.

— Sello Motseta, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
El Niño threatens soy and corn harvests in the south while plunging savannahs and rainforests into drought and sparking wildfires.

— DAN RESTREPO, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2026

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