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or ley
1
as in prairie
a broad area of level or rolling treeless country
across the lea rolls a lonely wagon
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Recent Examples of lea
Women make up 13% of the Sierra Leone parliament, 13% of the cabinet, and 19% of local government lea, according to Massaquoi.
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Faustine Ngila, Quartz, 1 Feb. 2023
The most obvious first step would be to see if there actually is a lea threshold that varies between cells.
—Ed Yong, Discover Magazine, 10 Feb. 2012
That score came after Ohio State extended its lea to 38 points on a 32-yard touchdown catch by Emeka Egbuka earlier in the fourth quarter.
—Mark Stewart, Journal Sentinel, 25 Sep. 2022
Named for the city’s pre-1925 moniker, the lea was spared from possible development in 2003 by local conservation group Siskiyou Land Trust.
—Brian Coyne, SFChronicle.com, 11 July 2019
Faustine Ngila, Quartz, 1 Feb. 2023
The most obvious first step would be to see if there actually is a lea threshold that varies between cells.
—Ed Yong, Discover Magazine, 10 Feb. 2012
That score came after Ohio State extended its lea to 38 points on a 32-yard touchdown catch by Emeka Egbuka earlier in the fourth quarter.
—Mark Stewart, Journal Sentinel, 25 Sep. 2022
Named for the city’s pre-1925 moniker, the lea was spared from possible development in 2003 by local conservation group Siskiyou Land Trust.
—Brian Coyne, SFChronicle.com, 11 July 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lea
Noun
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What do beef tallow, prairie dresses and the quiet luxury trend all have in common?—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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Surrounded by expressways and suburban homes, the prairie escaped waves of suburban development in the 20th century and was dedicated as an Illinois Nature Preserve in 1980.—
Susan DeGrane,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Listen to this article WEST SACRAMENTO — The strong scent of cow pasture rode in on the afternoon breeze.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
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Meander down a long gravel driveway to join an eight-person tour led by Carter. Grab a brush and head out to pasture to meet cows like the affable Ellie, a 5-year-old Highland who loves the limelight, and Bonnie, the independent matriarch.—
Chrissy Suttles,
Axios,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Wind gusts up to 35 mph will be possible on the plains through Sunday evening and stronger winds are forecast for Monday afternoon.—
Lauren Penington,
The Denver Post,
16 Mar. 2025
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Low visibility and high winds have caused multiple crashes across the south plains in Texas.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC News,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, many of the same people were evicted from their houses as landowners used the crisis to clear off these human encumbrances and free their fields for more profitable pasturage.—
Fintan O'Toole,
The New Yorker,
10 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, many of the same people were evicted from their houses as landowners used the crisis to clear off these human encumbrances and free their fields for more profitable pasturage.—
Fintan O'Toole,
The New Yorker,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In a nod to Tavern’s history as a sheep meadow, a flock of sheep will make an appearance during brunch, delighting kids and longtime New Yorkers alike.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The backstory: In 1654, these some 7,500 acres of ancient woodlands and meadows were acquired by the aristocratic Clerk family (who still own it today), who quickly set about establishing it as a hub for the aesthetic and intellectual elite of their time.—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In its first two tournament victories, Alabama took 33 percent of its 114 shots (34) from 3-point range.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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The Liquid Luster Lip collection has a range of colors from nudes to a rich brown named Feeling Phobe.—
Celeste Polanco,
Essence,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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In his senior season, Bech dominated, catching 62 passes for 1,034 yards and nine touchdowns.—
Steve Bradshaw,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The monument features lava flows, cinder cones, and sagebrush steppe.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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The land dried up, and the Aral Sea—the great oasis of the Asian steppes—evaporated.—
Henry Duckworth,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
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“Lea.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lea. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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