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layer

[ley-er] / ˈleɪ ər /


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Tuchel's willingness to allow Kane to roam freely, as he does for Bayern Munich, adds an intriguing layer to the German's strategy.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

A VPN also adds a layer of protection against government surveillance by both encrypting internet traffic and routing it through secure servers, often located in different countries.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

The team discovered that the effect depends strongly on the thickness of the metal layer.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

AI is disproportionately compressing the bottom layer of white-collar production: drafting, summarizing, coding, documentation, reporting and routine analytical work.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

The roof of the coop and the trees all around us are dusted with a layer of powdery snow from last night, and the sunshine is making everything sparkle.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy




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