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on the surface









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Thus, on the surface, the lyrics of “Y.M.C.A.” seem to promote the Young Men’s Christian Association and their new single-room occupancy units of the time.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

SLAMF6, however, can activate itself directly on the surface of T cells.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

The bosses on the show all have different styles and expectations that may seem demanding or annoying on the surface.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

She is unique among British players in that she grew up playing on clay, having left Bradford aged 10 to move to Barcelona, and has achieved her greatest successes on the surface.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

They were plastic flowers of words—but they looked nice on the surface.

From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu




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