In modern times, the non-porous nature of the bedrock, the presence of boulder clay and the cool and damp climate have conspired to create large expanses of peat.

It was possible that irregularities in Ganymede's permanent field could mimic the effect, but it was "unlikely nature has conspired" that effect, Dr. Kivelson said.

"True," said Taleswapper, "but then, our cause is good, and so all nature will conspire with us, don't you think?"

They were happy days and it seemed that nature had conspired to give them of her best.

But over geological time, nature has conspired powerfully against what would become China.

To many Angelenos, it seemed that nature was conspiring against them.

Tuckerman is perhaps best in spring, when most ski resorts are struggling to keep their snow cover, since nature conspires to keep the ravine in shadow much of the .

Had nature conspired against him, forced him into a state of near paralysis so that his enemies could move in while he was pinned down by the storm?

Once again it appeared as if nature was conspiring against his cause.