prairies
- plural of prairie.
Example Sentences
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Abel, originally from the Canadian Prairies, in many ways embodies Buffett’s Midwestern charm and reputation as a folksy peacemaker.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026
“Canadian wildfire smoke will remain in the picture through Tuesday as northwesterly winds aloft that originate out of the Canadian Prairies continues to direct more smoke into the Lower 48,” the Weather Service said.
From New York Times • Jul. 17, 2023
Bunge and Viterra each crush canola on the Canadian Prairies – including plants in close proximity in southern Manitoba - as well as in eastern Canada.
From Reuters • May 31, 2023
In summer, supermarkets in France started to run out of Dijon mustard - a problem that could be traced to bad weather in the Canadian Prairies, where most of world's mustard seeds are grown.
From BBC • Nov. 11, 2022
The funeral procession of the late President of the United States has passed through the land from Washington to his final resting-place in the heart of the Prairies.
From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 15, No. 92, June, 1865 by Various
