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gravel

[grav-uhl] / ˈgræv əl /


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The gravel bucket illustrates the essential conditions for the law to apply.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

For a bucket of gravel it’s tedious, for minerals it’s difficult, and for living organisms it’s surely impossible.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Broken rock fragments like gravel also fit reasonably well, while fine powders or dust alone do not match the observations due to their brighter appearance.

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

Also check the weather; most roads in the monument are dirt or gravel and can become impassable in rain.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

In no time, Karl pulled off the road and onto the gravel track leading through Babci’s orchard.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman




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