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basin

[bey-suhn] / ˈbeɪ sən /


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"We know that it's a declining basin in the North Sea," says co-leader Gillian Mackay.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Arc is focused on the Montney shale basin that stretches across the border between British Columbia and Alberta.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

Their work focuses on sedimentary rocks from the Appalachian basin in the eastern United States.

From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026

The basin gathers into shallow wetlands where movement returns to the landscape.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

I stepped up to the edge of the basin and gaped.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros




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