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surface

[sur-fis] / ˈsɜr fɪs /






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Thus, on the surface, the lyrics of “Y.M.C.A.” seem to promote the Young Men’s Christian Association and their new single-room occupancy units of the time.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

"Cutting stabilises the grass and turf, making a really robust surface for the monument," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Still, it only brushes the surface of an exhibition that seamlessly draws upon a plethora of works crafted across U.S. history.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

These include the water paradox, the importance of the micro-nano structure of Earth's surface, and the unique physicochemical properties of water and dry-wet cycling environments that may have influenced prebiotic chemistry.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

All she could do was head for the surface.

From "Wolfie & Fly" by Cary Fagan




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