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one of the great divisions of land on the globe or the main part of such a division
the islands of Ireland and Great Britain were once part of the Eurasian landmass
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While native species on larger landmasses have often coexisted with predators, cats still pose significant threats, especially in urban and suburban environments.
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Scott Travers, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
The Journey Of A Thousand Miles Began With A Natural Raft
Approximately 30 to 40 million years ago, South America was an isolated landmass, separated from Africa by an expanse of ocean that spanned 900 to 1,300 miles (1,800 km), depending on fluctuating sea levels.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
The Southern Ocean, which girds the planet in the latitudes above Antarctica and below the other continents, has the worst weather in the world because its waters circulate without any landmass to slow them down.
—Cullen Murphy, The Atlantic, 11 Oct. 2024
Around half of the artificial landmass will be publicly accessible, with amenities including a park, cycle paths, a marina and shopping facilities.
—Oscar Holland, CNN, 4 Dec. 2024
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Scott Travers, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
The Journey Of A Thousand Miles Began With A Natural Raft
Approximately 30 to 40 million years ago, South America was an isolated landmass, separated from Africa by an expanse of ocean that spanned 900 to 1,300 miles (1,800 km), depending on fluctuating sea levels.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
The Southern Ocean, which girds the planet in the latitudes above Antarctica and below the other continents, has the worst weather in the world because its waters circulate without any landmass to slow them down.
—Cullen Murphy, The Atlantic, 11 Oct. 2024
Around half of the artificial landmass will be publicly accessible, with amenities including a park, cycle paths, a marina and shopping facilities.
—Oscar Holland, CNN, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Landmass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/landmass. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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