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sands

/sændz/ noun B1
  1. sand grains, especially in reference to the contents of an hourglass, from which
  2. a unit of time. (figuratively) · The sands of a lifetime are rapidly running out.
  3. an expanse of sand, as in a desert or on a sandy seashore. (figuratively) · We were lost in the sands of Arabia.
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He’s signed papers with the White Sands trustees.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 326 · C1
“I’m going to drive over to White Sands and settle this thing.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 46 · C1
I’ve got enough to attend to this morning for I’ll have to drive over to White Sands in the afternoon and see Mrs.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 43 · C1
But he admired Anne immensely, and was puffed up with pride over the prospect of driving to White Sands with that slim, upright figure beside him.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 280 · C1

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