surface
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Around Earth, the agency plans to test docking procedures between its Orion spacecraft and the lunar landers that will carry astronauts from the moon’s orbit down to its surface.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026
However, with a delicate touch and the flag on the far side of the green, his near 30-yard effort was perfection, taking a bounce on the putting surface before rolling straight into the cup.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
One is the powerful shock waves generated when meteorites slam into the planet's surface.
From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026
In addition to the ethical questions raised by artists around Spotify’s business practices, the platform stopped working reliably to surface new music—or reached “enshittification,” if you will.
From Slate • Apr. 12, 2026
When there was no surface available, the books formed pillars almost as tall as Danny and Glory combined.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
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Vocabulary lists containing surface
Space Science (Astronomy) - Introductory
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"Here, There, and Beyond"
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Earth Science - Middle School
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