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clay

[kley] / kleɪ /


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From there, we just kind of molded the clay on the table a little bit.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

It is handcrafted, sustainable tableware made right here from our local clay.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

In April, USA Rare Earth, backed by U.S. government financing, agreed to pay $2.8 billion to acquire Serra Verde, the only large-scale producer outside Asia extracting rare earths from clay deposits.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

In many parts of the island, the soil’s high clay content causes deep fractures to form as it dries.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

He ate, and drank cold water from a clay pot.

From "Abel's Island" by William Steig




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