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atmosphere

[at-muhs-feer] / ˈæt məsˌfɪər /
NOUN
gases around the earth
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However, a zone of cold air high in the atmosphere has been drifting overhead causing instability, allowing shower clouds to bubble up.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

In the outlying district of Senou, where the airport is located and which witnessed heavy fighting on Saturday, the atmosphere was jittery.

From Barron's • Apr. 26, 2026

For decades, scientists believed these enormous insects could only exist because oxygen levels in the atmosphere were about 45% higher than they are today.

From Science Daily • Apr. 25, 2026

“What a blessing it is for him to be able to learn from Matthew, to be able to come into this atmosphere and environment,” McVay said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

“Ninety percent of the heat trapped in the earth’s atmosphere goes into the oceans,” she went on.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz




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