gravel
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If a big piece of gravel makes it to the top, or a new stable molecule comes together, call it a winner.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
Broken rock fragments like gravel also fit reasonably well, while fine powders or dust alone do not match the observations due to their brighter appearance.
From Science Daily • May 5, 2026
The majority of trail runners are actually running more on dirt and gravel paths within city limits or nearby open spaces than technical mountain trails.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
Within the monument, most of the roads are gravel or dirt, and there is no drinkable water, no food, no gas and spotty cellphone coverage.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
Briar Hollow Lane is a little gravel road just before the bridge that marks the town limits.
From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish
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