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bark

[bahrk] / bɑrk /
NOUN
plant covering
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STRONGEST






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The island tree is shorter and bushier, its bark thicker and its cones rounder than the mainland tree.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

It gets under our skin by making us ponder the spirit beneath the bark.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

One dog that didn’t bark at the conference, and continues to stun by its silence, is that of a wealth or asset tax.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

Options already exist for fixing dyes without lead, including natural mordants derived from plants rich in tannins, such as oak bark, pomegranate peel and rosemary, as well as alum, which is considered environmentally safe.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

The scratches are smaller than a bear’s, and there’s mud on the bark.’

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver




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