as in plain
a broad area of level or rolling treeless country
after days of trudging through dense forest, the explorers came upon a vast champaign
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Spanning more than 100 hectares and home to around 1,000 exotic animals, which roamed freely across open plains, Safari Africain had opened its doors to the public two years earlier in a bid to become a premier tourist attraction and boost job creation in the region.—
Christopher Clark,
The Dial,
13 May 2025 -
Choosing plain, nonfat Greek yogurt can save you 65 calories in a 6-ounce serving compared to the whole-fat version.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
9 May 2025
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These birds are often seen foraging, perhaps stepping across the prairie in a line to flush insect prey from the grass.—
Carlyn Kranking,
Smithsonian Magazine,
15 Apr. 2025
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This is a space committed to capturing the sojourners who are determined to travel in headwear that—while perhaps practical for herding cattle across the prairie—is decidedly impractical for air travel.—
Teaghan Skulszki,
Outside Online,
12 Apr. 2025
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This led to the extinction of the Caspian tiger — a once dominant predator on the forested steppes of western and central Asia.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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The trio will touch down on the steppe of Kazakhstan, southeast of the town of Dzhezkazgan, just a few hours later, around 9:20 p.m. EDT (0120 GMT and 6:20 a.m.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Native to the grasslands and forests of West and Central Africa, the ball python spends much of its time hidden in burrows or underbrush.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Today, eastern quolls are primarily found in the eastern part of the island of Tasmania, and in farmlands, open grasslands, dry forests, woodlands, coastal scrub, and alpine heathland.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
23 Apr. 2025
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Read on for even more wreaths under $35, with festive options featuring shiny baubles, LED lights, feathery pampas, and more.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Dec. 2024
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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia CNN — Grasslands — also known as prairies, steppes, pampas or savannas — are home to 25% of the world’s population and all kinds of plants and wildlife, including elephants, rhinos and lions.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN,
6 Dec. 2024
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“Champaign.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/champaign. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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