variants
or karroo
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for karoo
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This high puna ecosystem, characterized by its harsh climate and sparse vegetation, is the natural territory of Peru’s national animal, the vicuña—a shy, elusive camelid renowned for having the world’s most luxurious wool.—
David Nolan,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 July 2025 -
Deep wells or puna are cleaned of dirt and debris so the sea water that enters them through underground channels is clean and conducive to salt making.—
Deepa Bharath,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Jan. 2024
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In the remote highlands of Montenegro, a shepherd mother and daughter proudly defend their ancestral mountain from the threat of becoming a NATO military training ground, stirring memories of the violence that shattered their family.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2026
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Boyes, a conservation biologist designated a National Geographic Explorer, has been searching Angola’s highlands for a mysterious, elusive herd of what have been named Ghost Elephants deep within its forests.—
Stephen Schaefer,
Boston Herald,
4 Mar. 2026
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This all-inclusive stay is only accessible by boat, allowing guests to unplug while exploring the 8,000 acres of salt marshes and 3,000 acres of upland.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
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Normally, municipalities are advised to place snow removed from roads and parking lots in upland areas, away from waterways, storm drains and wells, according to DEEP.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
25 Feb. 2026
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The Uluru–Kata Tjuṯa National Park (a UNESCO World Heritage site) includes the monolith itself and rock domes to the west, and is a sacred place to the Aṉangu people, who are among the world’s oldest living cultures.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
11 Mar. 2026
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With its open, modular architecture, the integral air and missile defence dome with artificial intelligence is fully compatible with existing air defence systems.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Karoo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/karoo. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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