surface
Example Sentences
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Conducting the experiment in an ultra-high vacuum kept the graphene surface clean, allowing the diffraction pattern to be observed more clearly.
From Science Daily • Apr. 28, 2026
In spite of their initial resistance, Didion’s writing pulls buried recollections to the surface.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026
Scientists long struggled to drug RAS because its smooth surface offered no obvious place to grip.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026
On the surface, Grede makes little show of her impressive wealth—save for the odd Instagram post documenting her family’s latest vacation or a red carpet appearance alongside one of her A-list collaborators.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026
My words were airy, with no hint of the humiliation and spite stirring just under the surface.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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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