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material

[muh-teer-ee-uhl] / məˈtɪər i əl /






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Evans surmises the fish that survived were in an area of the creek where less charred material and sediment were swept in.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Serra Verde, which historically shipped its material to China for processing, recently signed a 15-year supply agreement backed by U.S. government agencies and private investors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Shelton said Nasa allowed the team to use their material which mean they had access to "the world's finest pictures".

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Groups of all ages converged on the city centre to the sound of drums and guitars, with hardy pilgrims lugging rucksacks and camping material on their backs.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

Instead, two glove-shaped sleeves made of the same material as the bath blanket are embedded into the counter.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera




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