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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

“With global commodity trade already facing notable logistical snares due to the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a resumption in Houthi attacks in the Red Sea would add yet another layer of complexity.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Chemicals introduced to help repair and protect Earth's ozone layer may have created an unexpected environmental problem.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

Few public figures generate stronger reactions in New York, and his appearance — as it usually does — adds another layer of politics, spectacle and unpredictability to an event that already feels larger than sports.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

But when he applied the same process to his face, he succeeded only in smearing his entire countenance with a more even layer of shiny black grease.

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




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