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These pictures were ideally suited to Los Angeles: High-sheen, colorful, fully embracing joy—there was little not to like about them on the surface.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Thus, on the surface, the lyrics of “Y.M.C.A.” seem to promote the Young Men’s Christian Association and their new single-room occupancy units of the time.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

The discovery centers on SLAMF6, a molecule found on the surface of immune cells that can prevent T cells from mounting a strong attack against tumors.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

Each vaccine aims to train the body to spot the same structure on the surface of the virus – known as the Bundibugyo glycoprotein.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Hence a sheet of ice floats on the surface of a pond.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton




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