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Recent Examples of terra firma
With Florida’s agricultural and wild lands under increasing pressure from climate change, some scientists believe that sending seeds into space potentially could help strengthen them for what’s ahead back on Florida terra firma.
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Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2025
The pinkish-coral horizon of the morning had given way to a bright cobalt sky, and as the chopper descended after the fun ride, Ted and I were ready for terra firma, eager to sit down for lunch.
—John Malone, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2025
At approximately 5 minutes and 20 seconds into the flight, the civilian astronauts returned to their seats for their journey back to terra firma.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 29 June 2025
And boy did the terrain change while crawling up, along, and down steep unpaved terra firma.
—Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
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Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2025
The pinkish-coral horizon of the morning had given way to a bright cobalt sky, and as the chopper descended after the fun ride, Ted and I were ready for terra firma, eager to sit down for lunch.
—John Malone, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2025
At approximately 5 minutes and 20 seconds into the flight, the civilian astronauts returned to their seats for their journey back to terra firma.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 29 June 2025
And boy did the terrain change while crawling up, along, and down steep unpaved terra firma.
—Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for terra firma
Noun
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The farmers also pitched in with efforts of their own, including adjusting fertilizer methods, controlling soil erosion and increasing on-site water retention.—
Amy Green,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Another key area involves developing artificial lunar and Martian soil simulants to test rover traction and propulsion systems.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The house began as a single-level structure set on over 7 acres of ocean-view land.—
Sandra Barrera,
Oc Register,
14 Jan. 2026
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South County civic leaders and educators believe this synergy could convince a major institution — possibly UCSD — to eventually establish a branch campus on land owned by the city of Chula Vista.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Including parking, amenities, and ground-floor retail, the $140 million structure spans roughly 420,000 square feet.—
Mark Dee
January 13,
Idaho Statesman,
13 Jan. 2026
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The university broke ground on the $200 million, eight-story law and education building in July 2023.—
Samuel O'Neal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The United States should be condemned by the international community and all peoples of this earth.—
Elie Mystal,
Washington Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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And yet, her favorite creature on this earth, the one featured exclusively on her iPhone screen saver, is a Maine Coon named Aggie.—
Peter Kiefer,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Terra firma.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terra%20firma. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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