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Recent Examples of terra firma
Despite the industry losing audiences, some portions of terra firma remain at the domestic box office, and for the better.
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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
Not being content with doing all of that on terra firma though, Godziek decided to up the difficulty factor by doing his thing atop a moving train.
—Michael Franco, New Atlas, 18 Sep. 2024
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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
Not being content with doing all of that on terra firma though, Godziek decided to up the difficulty factor by doing his thing atop a moving train.
—Michael Franco, New Atlas, 18 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for terra firma
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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
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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
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Engineers noted a seasonal fluctuation in land levels.—
Julia Buckley,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
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Following land surveys and consolidation of plots within the area, the government alleged that the 27-hole golf resort’s land area increased by 30 hectares, beyond its original size of 369 hectares.—
Phisanu Phromchanya,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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In 2024, a Florida high school principal sent a video to parents warning them of the trend's dangers, asserting that any student participating in it on school grounds would face suspension, reported Florida Today, part of the USA TODAY Network.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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Organizers in Rock Hill look to break ground next year on Marlie Center, a $35 million downtown performing arts center.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
13 May 2025
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What on earth is next for Luke Littler, other than impending adulthood?—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Was a little girl in Mobile, Alabama, the only person on earth who actually ordered it?—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
2 May 2025
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“Terra firma.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terra%20firma. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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