as in prairie
a broad area of level or rolling treeless country
for generations the family has raised cattle on the llanos of the American Southwest
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Image In a pale prairie dress styled with blond wavy hair, the singer conjured an effortlessly glamorous milkmaid while performing with Arca.—
Anthony Rotunno,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025 -
These birds are often seen foraging, perhaps stepping across the prairie in a line to flush insect prey from the grass.—
Carlyn Kranking,
Smithsonian Magazine,
15 Apr. 2025
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The evidence, in other words, doesn’t point to an organized, mass rampage across the steppes.—
ByAndrew Curry,
science.org,
24 Feb. 2025
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This led to the extinction of the Caspian tiger — a once dominant predator on the forested steppes of western and central Asia.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Spanning more than 100 hectares and home to around 1,000 exotic animals, which roamed freely across open plains, Safari Africain had opened its doors to the public two years earlier in a bid to become a premier tourist attraction and boost job creation in the region.—
Christopher Clark,
The Dial,
13 May 2025
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Choosing plain, nonfat Greek yogurt can save you 65 calories in a 6-ounce serving compared to the whole-fat version.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
9 May 2025
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Read on for even more wreaths under $35, with festive options featuring shiny baubles, LED lights, feathery pampas, and more.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Dec. 2024
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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia CNN — Grasslands — also known as prairies, steppes, pampas or savannas — are home to 25% of the world’s population and all kinds of plants and wildlife, including elephants, rhinos and lions.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN,
6 Dec. 2024
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“Llano.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/llano. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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