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
On an even more ambitious note, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration is pushing to develop nuclear energy on the surface of the moon.
From The Wall Street Journal • 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
When fish make a commotion feeding on the surface, birds will circle over and dive.
From "The Young Man and the Sea" by Rodman Philbrick
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