wildlands
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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But as humans moved into the wildlands, they brought greater potential for fire.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2026
Mr. Weidensaul explores the practice of “rewilding,” a concept that might be foreign to Americans accustomed to having large tracts of public and private wildlands close at hand.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 1, 2026
Once a fire spills from the wildlands into an urban area, homes become the primary fuel.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 10, 2025
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
Veering from its long focus on preserving wildlands, the Legislature created the state’s first conservancy and a state-county joint powers authority to acquire open space in the middle of a city.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 9, 2025
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