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surface

[sur-fis] / ˈsɜr fɪs /






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Ms. Butterly accomplishes the feat of making “ceramics” become “sculpture” without the usual method of constructing giant jars with impossibly minuscule openings and jazzily geometric surface decoration.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Isaacman said "those raising this concern may not be aware of the pipeline of crews," including those "undergoing lunar-specific training that would be a better fit for a future surface mission."

From Barron's • 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

Astronauts Eugene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt spent three days on the surface in the Taurus-Littrow valley.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Danny pressed his hands on the surface, leaving behind smudgy fingerprints.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova




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