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surface

[sur-fis] / ˈsɜr fɪs /






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Given he is a seven-time champion on a grass surface which younger players have struggled to master, Djokovic will always fancy his chances at the All England Club.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Whether that heat remains trapped near the surface depends heavily on the atmosphere.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

On the surface this would appear to be welcome news.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

El Nino is a natural climate phenomenon that warms surface temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean, bringing worldwide changes in winds, pressure and rainfall patterns.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

The cold had deadened his limbs to sticks of bone and flesh, working without feeling to keep his head above the surface.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver




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