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layer

[ley-er] / ˈleɪ ər /


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The inner layer remains breathable; the outer one protects it from the ice pack and the inevitable little lake at the bottom of the cooler.

From Salon Jul. 30, 2026

Sprays let you layer over make-up, but can be difficult to apply thickly enough, so take shade breaks and bring a big hat for extra protection, says Wedgeworth.

From BBC Jul. 30, 2026

“To unlock this potential, we need an effective organization to layer AI on,” Megha Yethadka, Uber’s vice president of global community operations, said in a memo to staff last week.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 29, 2026

Its dense outer layer was harder and more durable than the bones of many other animals available in the region, allowing it to withstand repeated impacts.

From Science Daily Jul. 27, 2026

Because the frozen permafrost was just a half meter beneath the active layer of soil, all the water on the tundra stayed near the surface.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz

The technology is also used to print noncritical layers for advanced semiconductors, which use extreme-ultraviolet machines.

From MarketWatch Jul. 28, 2026

She layers an “I’m With Stupid” T-shirt over a dress shirt and Yohji Yamamoto linen pants, then keeps adding more.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 27, 2026

Despite trailing the U.S. on the technological front, China has developed competitive advantages in the layers of energy, infrastructure and application of the AI ecosystem, says the China equities head and portfolio manager.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

By examining ancient layers of lake sediment, researchers uncovered evidence that several lakes dried out roughly 7,500 years ago.

From Science Daily Jul. 21, 2026

I was still watching Lester’s wrap job, wondering what sort of pulpy mess lay beneath the layers.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen

That possibility offers a more layered picture of prehistoric cave art.

From Science Daily Jul. 28, 2026

Perks—the often-lavish extras layered on top of executive pay—are booming.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 25, 2026

Part of the problem is a lack of layered characters.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 24, 2026

Together, they form a layered national observance that blends official programming, political messaging and large-scale public spectacle.

From Salon Jul. 4, 2026

She wore a spectacular outfit: close-fitting pants, a layered tunic studded with whorls of iron, and knee-high boots; she carried her wooden staff, which stretched as high as her head.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas

The New York-born singer gained fame by layering his own music over clips of the popular video game “Fortnite” and with the viral TikTok track “Romantic Homicide.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

“We treat developers like public services instead of businesses, layering on expectation after expectation,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

"At the Japan Trench, the geologic layering basically predetermines where the fault will form," said study co-author Patrick Fulton, an associate professor in Cornell University's Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences.

From Science Daily Jul. 5, 2026

From the scaffolding, restorers have been meticulously filling in damaged portions of the frescoes and conservatively layering paint over bare sections with delicate brushes, their hands protected by gloves.

From Barron's Jun. 12, 2026

I turn my laptop to shield my face that’s exploding in unnamed emotions, each one rearing itself and layering on top of the others before I can express it.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali




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