surface
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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
Vocabulary lists containing surface
Space Science (Astronomy) - Introductory
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"Here, There, and Beyond"
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Earth Science - Middle School
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