wildlands
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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But if a house is burning and surrounded by fire in the wildlands, “you’re in a position where you are essentially trapped, and your bathroom’s not going to save you.”
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 24, 2025
Despite the state’s best efforts to suppress fire, the number of ignitions has become increasingly frequent in the region as Californians continued to build into the wildlands and create more opportunities for sparks.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 15, 2025
Humans have moved deeper into wildlands where bears live, while the ursids have similarly expanded into areas where they were absent or scarce.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 1, 2025
“We have been sprawling into the wildlands for the last 75-plus years with very little consideration of the impacts.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2025
On rebuilding in high-risk fire areas like Altadena, known for its tree canopies and proximity to wildlands:
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2025
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