the land
noun
: land in the countryside that is thought of as providing a simple and good way of living
He wanted to move/get back to the land.
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That included reducing the complex spatial and political geographies of native societies to blank spaces, awaiting a European re-reading of the land.
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Big Think, 1 Apr. 2026
The county says the land has been cleared for development by CDPHE, and one nearby area where PFAS was found in the soil will be remediated at Sterling Ranch's cost.
—Olivia Young, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
Only the district councilor representing the land in question can call a proposal down to take a larger vote in an effort to overturn a decision.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 1 Apr. 2026
Her father, a Bible scholar and educator, instilled in her an appreciation for the Jewish people’s historical connection to the land of Israel.
—Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
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Big Think, 1 Apr. 2026
The county says the land has been cleared for development by CDPHE, and one nearby area where PFAS was found in the soil will be remediated at Sterling Ranch's cost.
—Olivia Young, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
Only the district councilor representing the land in question can call a proposal down to take a larger vote in an effort to overturn a decision.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 1 Apr. 2026
Her father, a Bible scholar and educator, instilled in her an appreciation for the Jewish people’s historical connection to the land of Israel.
—Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
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“The land.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20land. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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