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vertical

[vur-ti-kuhl] / ˈvɜr tɪ kəl /


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"This is expected to slow the vertical mixing that carries nutrients like phosphate up from depth."

From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026

Around us there are several vertical cylinders like so many different-sized water heaters.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

It was the world’s first reusable spacecraft, employing a plane-like design that included wings and a vertical stabilizer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

“The best way to ensure a great environment in downtown L.A. is to create what we’re calling a vertical campus,” Gitlin said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The Seattle skyline looms behind us, all sharp vertical lines and blurry grayness.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day




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