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granite

[gran-it] / ˈgræn ɪt /


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The chef’s kitchen is anchored by a large granite island and boasts a large amount of counter space, plenty of cabinetry, and state-of-the-art appliances.

From MarketWatch Aug. 19, 2026

During the California test this January, EarthGrid's cigar-shaped boring machine chewed through three metres of granite.

From BBC Aug. 18, 2026

She left her backcountry campsite about 4:30 a.m. to reach Half Dome by 6 a.m., catching the sunrise at 8,800-feet elevation from the granite monolith.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

Construction appears ongoing at the site, which includes tunnels burrowing into the granite mountain from the east and west.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 17, 2026

He took out a camel-hair brush, an exquisitely delicate tool, and brushed granite powder over the glass.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day




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