variants
or leys
1
as in prairies
a broad area of level or rolling treeless country
across the lea rolls a lonely wagon
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2
as in pastures
open land over which livestock may roam and feed
the cattle were free to range over the lea
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Still, the Cornhusker State quietly offers stunning wildflower experiences throughout the seasons—and fall is one of the best times to see its prairies' most stunning displays.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025 -
The exhibit will feature fossils from the museum’s collection that show how ancient sea creatures once thrived where today’s prairies and towns stand, the release said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Aug. 2025
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But if work on Per Geijer goes forward, Kuhmunen said there will be no other routes for the Gabna herders to take the reindeer east from the mountains in the summer to the grazing pastures full of nutrient-rich lichen in the winter.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 2025
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Summer is the best time to test the soil of lawns consisting of cool-season grass and pastures.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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These macaws are severely range-restricted in the wild to a tiny tropical savannah in north-central Bolivia, known as Llanos de Moxos (the Moxos plains).—
GrrlScientist,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Between August and October—the hot, dry months—the plains turn a golden hue, and wildlife becomes easier to spot as animals concentrate around the last remaining water sources.—
Mazuba Kapambwe,
AFAR Media,
10 Sep. 2025
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According to the standard sentencing ranges in Missouri, charges of voluntary manslaughter and first offense for armed criminal action have a maximum of 15 years in prison on each charge.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 Sep. 2025
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Your audience needs details, not ranges.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Starting from Chama, the journey begins with a steep climb toward Tanglefoot Curve before reaching Cumbres Pass, where the view opens up at 10,015 feet to sweeping alpine meadows and mountain ridgelines.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Sep. 2025
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Tucked into the whispering meadows of the Netherlands, Hof van Saksen is a majestic eco-resort—a former noble estate reborn as a family-first urban oasis spanning over 160 lush acres.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, last Sunday, the Raiders defeated the New England Patriots, 20-13, after quarterback Geno Smith completed 24 of 34 passes for 362 yards, one touchdown and one interception.—
Mark J. Burns,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Beck went 5 for 5 for 60 yards on the drive that went 75 yards on 9 plays.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
14 Sep. 2025
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Mongolia’s vast steppes and nomadic heritage have long shaped the rhythms of life.—
Munkhtuya Rentsenbat,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Iron production had ups and downs Historical documents from the Mediterranean and modern-day France suggest that the waves of bubonic plague and smallpox might have contributed to the decline in iron production during the 4th and 5th centuries.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
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Needing 30-plus yards for a first down in two plays proved too much, and the Texans turned the ball over on downs.—
Jordan Neal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Leas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leas. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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