surface
Example Sentences
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For centuries, Lake Maracaibo’s environs were known for natural seepage of oil rising to the surface from sedimentary rock, a phenomenon also seen in sites like Los Angeles’ La Brea Tar Pits.
From Los Angeles Times
They appear if the lake surface freezes entirely, which requires several days below minus 10C.
From Barron's
To capture these changes, the scientists used an advanced optical imaging technique that tracks neural activity across the entire surface of the brain in real time.
From Science Daily
A closer look at Friday’s report revealed inflation challenges lurking under the surface.
Perhaps, if the fascination with China's successes continues, more of Chinese life will surface.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
