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as in prairie
a broad area of level or rolling treeless country
not much grows on the heath besides heather
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as in desert
land that is uninhabited or not fit for crops
drove through a vast, empty heath that seemingly had no end
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Noun
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More is at stake than preserving the singular beauty of the sawgrass prairies of Everglades National Park or cypress swamps of the Big Cypress National Preserve.—
Amy Green, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
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The rolling prairie outside the single-story clapboard home is where Lonny learned from their grandfather how to break horses.—
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These tours pair expert local guides, distinctive accommodations, and exclusive access (think private temple visits in Japan or luxury desert camps in Morocco) with a focus on meaningful community impact.—
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Detroit would be wandering the desert if not for beginning its rebuild by picking Moritz Seider, Lucas Raymond and Simon Edvinsson in the top six.—
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By Sunday, highs in the 50s are expected across the plains, with some areas potentially reaching the 60s early next week.—
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The pyre and human remains were found near the base of Mount Hora, a granite mountain that rises abruptly from and towers hundreds of feet above an otherwise flat plain.—
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Unlike Argentina’s open steppes, Chilean Patagonia hugs the Pacific coast and is carved by glacial valleys covered in with dense vegetation.—
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The gene expression in the muscle tissue suggested a predominance of slow-twitch muscle fibers indicating the mammoth's muscles were built for stamina, ideal for long, steady travel across the cold, expansive steppes.—
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The James Kiehl River Bend Park spans 25 acres of grassland, woodland and riverfront habitats along the Guadalupe River.—
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Wright’s Field The 245-acre area in Alpine includes an open grassland that’s home to a variety of native species.—
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The African savanna elephant is the largest land animal.—
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Adorned with exotic plants, vibrant florals and savanna grasses, the float is a preview of the Safari Park’s sprawling and highly anticipated Elephant Valley attraction opening in 2026.—
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“Heath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heath. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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