sands

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The sands of Oceano Dunes — the only state park where visitors are usually allowed to drive on the beach — are unusually quiet right now.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

The stocks of Canadian oil sands producers, including Imperial Oil, Canadian Natural Resources, Cenovus, and Suncor have shot up 1o% or more since the war started.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

The scientists examined microscopic zircon crystals collected from ancient beach sands.

From Science Daily • Mar. 12, 2026

That year, the navy stopped a truck carrying 16 tons of black sands worth nearly $400,000.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

A gust of wind blew against his calves and then began to circle in front of him, picking up grains of the dark blue sands.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young