lining

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In several cases, these concretions sealed off the interior lining, preserving pieces of fabric that would normally have decayed long ago.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

“Looking sharp, buddy!” a teenager lining up to board a tour bus yelled out.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

That’s why the gold standard is a colonoscopy, a minimally invasive procedure that uses a scope with a camera to examine the large intestine’s lining for precancerous or cancerous polyps.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

“There is a negotiating table that is not lining up very well in terms of even having a conversation.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Thandiwe whistled, and the Ridge guards peeled away from the iron monster and fell into formation behind her, everyone lining up on the same rail.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia