sandy

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Danforth also noted that the bees prefer sandy soil, which the cemetery contains in large amounts.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

The cave, an underwater system which extends for hundreds of meters through multiple chambers and internal passages, begins with a first large, bright cavern with a sandy bottom.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

At nearly 650,000 acres, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is known for its sprawling solitude: miles of lunar rock faces and sandy washes frame spindly Ocotillo stands, wildflower superblooms and designated dark skies.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

It is just past noon at the crescent-shaped Palolem beach on the southern tip of Goa's long, sandy coastline.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

They grunted with the weight of the currach as they went along the sandy path, but I didn’t waste time watching them.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff