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a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
- we're moving into unfamiliar terrain if we bring pre-Columbian art into our discussion
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the physical features of a region as a whole
- an analysis of the terrain revealed that an invasion force of paratroopers would have their work cut out for them
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the circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded
- a new senator getting lost in the foggy terrain of double-dealing and deception
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The first known use of terrain was in 1766
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