Trees do not grow on prairies.
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Prairies
/ˈpɹɛəɹiz/
Synonyms for "prairies" (28 found)
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6 entriesCanadian PrairiesCentral plainsDakotas regionmixed grass prairieshortgrass prairietallgrass prairie
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6 entriesCanadian Prairiesmixed grass prairieprairie ecosystemprairie fireshortgrass prairietallgrass prairie
Sample sentences
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There are no inhabitants of this land of despair. A band of Pawnees or of Blackfeet may occasionally traverse it in order to reach other hunting-grounds, but the hardiest of the braves are glad to lose sight of those awesome plains, and to find themselves once more upon the prairies.
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On Lulu Island, I know several people who have heritage from the Cree, a First Nations people from the Prairies.
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The ground-hog is found in all parts of the region extending from the Atlantic coast west to the Missouri, Iowa, and Minnesota. It inhabits woods, prairies, and meadows, lives on roots, vegetables, and herbs, and is especially fond of red clover. Its burrows are large excavations, and in the early autumn it busies itself in storing provisions for its long winter retreat.
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