as in soil
the solid part of our planet's surface as distinguished from the sea and air after that nightmarish storm, the sailors were grateful to reach terra firma

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Recent Examples of terra firma The current thinking is not so much that everyone will live in the Line 24/7, but that Line locals will venture down to terra firma to enjoy the surrounding scenery, a bit like how Manhattan residents take a stroll in Central Park. Adam Williams, New Atlas, 28 Jan. 2025 Despite the industry losing audiences, some portions of terra firma remain at the domestic box office, and for the better. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 31 Dec. 2024 Her affinity for glamor doesn’t mean both heels aren’t planted on terra firma. EW.com, 7 Jan. 2025 But though its prototypes have been flying for a while now, and championships have been held, the pilots have controlled their racers remotely from the safety of terra firma. Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 20 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for terra firma
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Noun
  • Brazil were awarded the hosting rights for World Cup 1950 and were therefore considered favourites to win it on home soil, just as Uruguay and Italy had done in 1930 and 1934 respectively.
    Michael Cox, New York Times, 11 May 2025
  • The news release said the researchers found the larvae were far more prevalent in places where soil was extremely dry and a lot of organic matter was present.
    Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 10 May 2025
Noun
  • Super Nintendo World is home to two smaller lands, Super Mario Land and Donkey Kong Country.
    Eve Chen, USA Today, 16 May 2025
  • These sightings offer hope that this snake may return to lands it was once pushed out of.
    Alex Fox, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 May 2025
Noun
  • As for the training ground, plans to further expand Benton while an alternative site is identified have been put into motion, which suggests a new state-of-the-art facility remains years away.
    Chris Waugh, New York Times, 13 May 2025
  • Nestled in the Norfolk countryside, the house and its expansive grounds are a destination in their own right.
    Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
Noun
  • Looking past the heavy material, a cycle of generational abuse is broken and a familial arc is beautifully framed by co-writers Danny Philippou and Bill Hinzman, with the symbolism of a plane passing by overhead as souls departing earth.
    Glenn Garner, Deadline, 16 May 2025
  • My passion is to share my findings on our beautiful earth.
    Terry Elward, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025

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“Terra firma.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terra%20firma. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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