over the moor

Frequency: 6.43.0 per million words

Movement across the surface of the moor, similar to 'across'.

moorPREPOSITION + NOUN

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Examples (10)

  • Don't walk over the moors in bad weather.
  • The children loved to run over the moor, chasing butterflies.
  • A thick fog rolled over the moor, making visibility poor.
  • They trekked for hours over the moor before reaching the village.
  • Wild ponies grazed peacefully over the vast moor.
  • We cycled over the moor, enjoying the fresh air and scenery.
  • The ancient path led directly over the desolate moor.
  • Many legends are told about travellers lost over the dark moor.
  • He watched the shadows lengthen over the purple moor at sunset.
  • The wind howled relentlessly over the exposed moor.