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Recent Examples of terrane
The volcanic plains on the near side of the moon are home to a group of elements including potassium, rare earth elements, phosphorous among others – known as Procellarum KREEP terrane (PKT) that is rare elsewhere on the moon.
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Katie Hunt, CNN, 11 Apr. 2022
Beyond that is hilly terrane that is mostly volcanic material that make up most of the surface of Mars.
—Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 16 Feb. 2021
Katie Hunt, CNN, 11 Apr. 2022
Beyond that is hilly terrane that is mostly volcanic material that make up most of the surface of Mars.
—Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 16 Feb. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for terrane
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One of the highest-priority landforms was Orientale Basin.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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Shinomiya pays detailed attention to everything on screen, crafting not just the faces and emotions of the characters, but also all the other creatures, natural landforms and skies of this story world.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2026
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His worst deed was to destroy USAID, the Agency for International Development, which had been our main civilian instrument for fostering survival, hope and democracy in foreign lands.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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Most families keep some of the liquid for houseplants or gardening, but most of it goes to land conservation partners to be used as fertilizer, said founder and CEO Emily Nelson.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
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As Wiseman was capturing cellphone footage of Earthset, his fellow crew members were also busy snapping photos and recording observations about the moon’s impact craters and rugged topography.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
20 Apr. 2026
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Pittsburgh's topography can add to the challenge for security teams as the three rivers and the highways intersect the draft footprint, along with having no real way to know how many fans will show up for the event.—
John Shumway,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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They are formed from pale gray, jagged mineral rock that UNESCO declared a World Heritage Site 10 years ago because of its exceptional natural beauty and unique geomorphology.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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Scientific research on topics ranging from biology to geomorphology to climate and astrophysics happens in and around the station.—
Margaret Osborne,
Smithsonian Magazine,
6 Sep. 2023
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Achieving Growth Through Collaboration Modern competitive landscapes have led numerous entrepreneurs and businesses to overlook the emergent opportunities found in collaboration.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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The research adds to the understanding of the species and how populations adapt and survive in a landscape heavily influenced by humans.—
Erin Hassanzadeh,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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The Journey Through the Clouds route connects Vancouver and Jasper, passing through more remote terrain and alongside Mount Robson, the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
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Local 911 dispatchers and first responders navigated challenging terrain and weather conditions to reach him and ultimately save his life.—
Janelle Ash , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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No songwriter has piled as much geography into their catalog as Finn.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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Instead, the ship’s youthful expedition team runs informational sessions about local wildlife and geography in the conference room or outside on the seventh floor’s deck.—
Karen Gardiner,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Terrane.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/terrane. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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