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lay of the land
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lay of the landnoun
The physical characteristics of the terrain or surrounding natural environment.
lay of the landnoun
The trends, feelings, intentions, and other factors influencing a strategic, political, or social situation.
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lay of the land
The Lay of the Land is a 2006 novel by American author Richard Ford. The novel is the third in what is now a four-part series, preceded by the novels The Sportswriter (1986) and Independence Day (1995); and followed by Let Me Be Frank With You (2014), a collection of "long" stories. Each of these books follows a portion of the life of Frank Bascombe, a real estate agent moving through early middle age towards his later years in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. The Lay of the Land was nominated for a 2006 National Book Critics Circle Award.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of lay of the land in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of lay of the land in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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- disposición de la tierraSpanish
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