surface
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Ms. Butterly accomplishes the feat of making “ceramics” become “sculpture” without the usual method of constructing giant jars with impossibly minuscule openings and jazzily geometric surface decoration.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
Isaacman said "those raising this concern may not be aware of the pipeline of crews," including those "undergoing lunar-specific training that would be a better fit for a future surface mission."
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
Still, it only brushes the surface of an exhibition that seamlessly draws upon a plethora of works crafted across U.S. history.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
The reason was simple: the SpaceX Starship lander contracted to carry astronauts to the surface is not ready, and the in-orbit refuelling it depends on has never been demonstrated.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
When Moose pushed him above the surface for the fifth time, Jonathan coughed again and opened his eyes.
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
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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