terra firma
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solid earth beneath one's feet, especially as contrasted with water or air
- After weeks at sea, the sailors cheered when they finally set foot on terra firma.
- The pilot announced, "Welcome back to terra firma," as the plane touched down.
- Explorers felt a rush of relief upon stepping onto terra firma after the glacier trek.
- The submarine surfaced, and the crew was eager to return to terra firma.
- Children raced to feel terra firma again after the raft drifted downriver.
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a state of safety, certainty, or normalcy following upheaval or change
- Following months of restructuring, the company at last found terra firma.
- She finally felt back on terra firma once her new routine settled in.
- The team regained terra firma after overcoming early-season injuries.
- With the budget approved, the project stands on terra firma again.
- After the merger chaos, management worked to restore terra firma.