granite
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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
Experts estimate that the complex reaches 300 to 450 feet deep beneath solid granite, making it difficult to reach even with the U.S. military’s sophisticated bombs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 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
We ditched our bikes and started the trek to the big rocks at the edge of the tide, egg-shaped hunks of granite banging together underfoot.
From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen
Vocabulary lists containing granite
Earth Science - Middle School
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Earth Science - High School
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