clay
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Since that news, Graham has posted photos of himself shooting clay and doing other community events in South Carolina, and he has threatened sanctions against Spain.
From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026
At a cavernous facility in Morbi, in India's western Gujarat state, a 200-metre-long propane-powered kiln that normally fires clay nonstop is silent.
From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026
He adds that 'lakhauri' bricks - thin, burnt clay bricks typical of Awadhi architecture - are also being used to maintain the structure's original form.
From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026
Using X-ray analysis and a high-temperature oven, the rover detected clay minerals within the ridge and carbonate minerals in the hollow.
From Science Daily • Mar. 14, 2026
At Torak’s feet lay a dead foal, its small hooves still crusted with river clay from its final drink.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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