fineness
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That said, a strength of Ms. Footer’s book is its fineness of detail.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 20, 2026
Any coin issued under the laws of any state or any gold, silver, platinum or palladium bullion of a certain fineness, if a trustee keeps physical possession of it, are not included.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 25, 2025
The fineness yields tender baked goods with a moist, airy crumb—perfect for delicate sponges and pillowy cookies, like snickerdoodles.
From Salon ● Jun. 30, 2022
Or this one for $42.50: When it comes to grinding coffee, burr grinders offer a more consistent grind and better control over the fineness of your ground beans.
From Slate ● Dec. 2, 2018
The prospect of so idyllic an interim added to the inspired stealth with which he whetted his wire, filed it to a limber stiletto fineness.
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
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