on the surface
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SLAMF6, however, can activate itself directly on the surface of T cells.
From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026
Astronauts are due to descend to the Moon's south polar region in a lander and remain on the surface for about a week.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
The bosses on the show all have different styles and expectations that may seem demanding or annoying on the surface.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
The other is more direct: receptors for GLP-1, the hormone these drugs mimic, appear on the surface of some tumor cells, raising the possibility that the drugs are acting on cancer biology itself.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
“I don’t think I want to play soccer on the surface of the sun.”
From "Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus" by Dusti Bowling
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