basin

Example Sentences

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"This mission marks the first time the entire basin has been seen with human eyes," the US space agency said.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

It shows the Orientale basin, a huge crater on the far side of the Moon, which has a thicker crust and many more impact craters.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Astronaut Christina Koch, speaking to Canadian children live from space, said the crew was most excited to see the basin -- sometimes known as the Moon's "Grand Canyon."

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

You’ve heard these words without maybe giving them another thought: the Los Angeles basin.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Small dark hairs flecked the sink basin, and dust was gathering in the grout lines between the tiles.

From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez