surface
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Even among "other species with short little arms and a single sucker row, its colouration and smooth skin on the back surface separate it", she added.
From Barron's • May 25, 2026
It flowed onto surface streets and into nearby storm drains, eventually reaching the river.
From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026
Unlike Sierra, Raducanu is not a natural clay-courter and her body language quickly turned sour on a surface where she lacks belief.
From BBC • May 24, 2026
The oceans absorb heat slowly and continue warming deep below the surface over long periods of time.
From Science Daily • May 22, 2026
He thrashed about for a few seconds and shortly after, the ice saw and spear bobbed up to the surface.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
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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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