surface
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“But the real story is under the surface: Corporate America is still in solid shape. Earnings expectations are moving higher even as valuations cool, which is a healthy reset.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
They used the time to take detailed photos of the moon's surface and study its geology.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
The crew have reported in vivid detail features of the lunar surface and later witnessed a solar eclipse as well as meteorite impacts.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
To explore this idea, they examined reflectance, which refers to how much light a surface reflects.
From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026
Across the semicircular door were signs hammered across the entire surface.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
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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