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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

If the regulator does come into possession of such material, it may open an investigation into the West Ham co-owner's suitability.

From BBC • 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

This material is based upon work supported by the U.S.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

Imagine the duke looking around for bronze, the material he desperately needs, and discovering that some eighty tons of it are reserved for a statue of a horse.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day




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