basin
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"The dark grey, achromatic basin was not incidental to the design," it says.
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
The analyst notes that the energy shipping company’s unit AET is seen benefiting from stronger spot rates and longer shipping distances, particularly in the Atlantic basin.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026
Dry soils can absorb large amounts of snowmelt before it ever reaches streams, while groundwater losses across the basin have surged in recent decades.
From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026
One image stood out: the Orientale basin, a 600-mile crater near the Moon's far side, seen in full by human eyes for the first time.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
Briony watched from the foot of the stairs as Lola ascended, sobbing loudly and flanked by Emily and Betty, and followed by Polly who carried a basin and towels.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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