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layer

[ley-er] / ˈleɪ ər /


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Tuchel's willingness to allow Kane to roam freely, as he does for Bayern Munich, adds an intriguing layer to the German's strategy.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Yet the main virtues of the sculpture are its forms themselves: the folds, bulges and edges, and the work’s color—off-off-white for the vessel-like part and simple box base with a bulging layer between them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Paint, layer and decorate it to your heart’s desire.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

Researchers also discovered that the thickness of the oil layer plays an important role.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

“It’s three different kinds of Italian dinners squished together in a layer cake with cheese frosting.”

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein




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