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shallow

[shal-oh] / ˈʃæl oʊ /




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It’s also safe to eat for three to four days, provided the chicken is stored properly in shallow, airtight containers rather than in its original plastic packaging.

From Salon • Jun. 29, 2026

Traditionally, researchers have linked them almost exclusively to photosynthetic microbial mats living in shallow water.

From Science Daily • Jun. 26, 2026

Both quakes were shallow - the first centred 20.3km below the surface and the second at a depth of 10km, according to USGS.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

Algae thrives in warm, shallow waters, making the 3-foot deep pool an effective breeding ground.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 21, 2026

I’d protected myself by saying our interactions were all shallow.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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