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on earth
like nothing on earth . Incomparable. For example, That perfume smells like nothing on earth , or Her new hair color is like nothing on earth . [c. 1900]
Also, in creation ; in the world . Ever, anywhere, of all possible things. These phrases are all used for emphasis in questions or, less often, in a negative context. For example, What on earth is he doing with a spade? or Where in creation did that child go? or How in the world do you expect me to carry all those bags? [Late 1700s]
Example Sentences
"To say to kill anybody, what on earth are they thinking?"
鈥淭his trail to Mossbrae is part of us reclaiming our community, and our economy and our connection to the best water on earth,鈥 Bryan said.
During this time, Aimee was developing her own religious schema 鈥 she preached joy and love; said that everyone could connect to God personally; and that Jesus was about to reappear on earth.
鈥淢ay we all learn from her brief life on earth and do better. Yes, we must all protect our children and do better.鈥
The archbishop added: "He called for peace on earth: may the living Lord now grant him the peace of eternal rest."
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