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
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
Late Friday, the president visited the Mount Rushmore national monument for an address under the gaze of the giant granite heads of four of his legendary predecessors.
From Barron's ● Jul. 4, 2026
I sat on a hunk of granite and put the sketch pad on my lap, opening to a drawing of the great white shark, with its pointy teeth and charcoal-black throat.
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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