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layer

[ley-er] / ˈleɪ ər /


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So all these different layers to the word bait correspond to a different layer of show, correspond to each different episode.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

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

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

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

The team discovered that the effect depends strongly on the thickness of the metal layer.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

Although the birds did not provide much meat, their skins, lined with a thick layer of fat, made a good fuel for the blubber stove.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong




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