coated

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When the Eaton fire burned through Altadena’s historic neighborhoods, it destroyed many homes that were coated in toxic lead paint.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

These particles quickly coated organisms that had settled on the lake floor, preserving their soft tissues at a microscopic level.

From Science Daily • Apr. 23, 2026

Inside the new dome, the chimney of reactor four is a haunting ruin, coated with a crude grey concrete shell, under the shiny metal dome tall enough to house the Statue of Liberty.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Sometimes seasoned simply with salt and pepper, sometimes coated in Shake ’n Bake, that sandy, paprika-tinged breadcrumb mix that crisped into something approximating a crust.

From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026

Once it’s sanded, stained, and coated, I’ll slip off my socks to feel the soft texture under my feet.

From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio