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surface

[sur-fis] / ˈsɜr fɪs /






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The search spanned roughly 2,400 square miles and involved officials from the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Air Force who used three surface ships and 12 aircraft.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 28, 2026

Baked in the intense heat, the surface has deteriorated and 11 wickets fell on Saturday alone.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026

Within a matter of days, though, the pool had become an algae-infested green trash pool, and the blue paint began to crack and float to the surface.

From Slate • Jun. 27, 2026

He said this year had seen 25 percent less snow replenishing the surface of the glaciers compared to the 2010-2020 figures.

From Barron's • Jun. 27, 2026

As the ripple stopped, the surface became more like clear glass.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova




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