surface
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"The surface ruptures from earthquakes within the SFZ have been dominated within the last 2500 years by these secondary fault events," says Angster.
From Science Daily • May 19, 2026
Suddenly, the whale’s dark body arced above the surface before diving down to reveal its tail, or fluke.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
If software now begins to strengthen on a relative basis, it could signal that the next phase of the tech rally is broadening beneath the surface rather than ending altogether.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
The bodies of two Italians who drowned in a scuba diving accident in the Maldives last week have been brought to the surface, local officials have told the BBC.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
I stare at her, hurt and anger bubbling to the surface.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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