scrubland
Americannoun
noun
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Origin of scrubland
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Witnesses said the fire may have been started by a power line that fell and set scrubland alight but there was no official confirmation.
From Barron's • Jul. 10, 2026
Slowly but surely, the unremarkable patch of scrubland next to Palmdale’s McAdam Park has been transformed into a bustling construction site swarming with workers and heavy machinery.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 19, 2026
Without a sound, it soars high in the sky above scrubland and within seconds disappears from view into a wooded valley in the distance.
From BBC • Nov. 9, 2025
Roads leading up to the area - which is large and mostly scrubland - have been closed since Monday, where the team had been clearing grass and vegetation.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2025
Below this, a bit of open scrubland dropped sharply down into the forest proper.
From "I'm the King of the Castle" by Susan Hill
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