silk
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"Silk farming sits at a rare intersection of biology, precision, and business. It didn't feel like I was leaving science, it felt like I was applying it differently," she says.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
Mustafa, 27, an Afghan fisherman who had fled Iran, interviewed at the Silk Bridge border post in Afghanistan:
From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026
While the Silk Sonic project, from its name on down, is a tribute to the lush textures of ’70s soul, Mr. .Paak’s occasionally gruff presence brings a touch of hip-hop to the mix.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026
Indeed, history is filled with examples of this, from the medieval Black Death hitchhiking along the Silk Road to the “Russian flu” pandemic of the late 19th century that was accelerated by trains and steamships.
From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026
Silk undergarments to keep her warm without the heavy burden of a fur coat.
From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan
Vocabulary lists containing silk
Chinese History - Introductory
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Chinese History - Middle School and High School
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