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surface

[sur-fis] / ˈsɜr fɪs /






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"All anyone needs to play basketball is a ball and a hoop, a surface that you can dribble on, and New York City has an awful lot of that kind of space," she said.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

Robinson, from round the wicket, angled the ball in, then nipped it away off the surface and up the Lord's slope.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Day 1 alone might terrify an L.A. commuter: From the Pacific to Pasadena by surface streets, including miles on Santa Monica and Colorado boulevards.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

In these regions, solar X-rays are weaker, which makes it harder to collect the signals needed to identify surface elements.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

I focus on spreading cream cheese evenly, making sure every part of the bagel’s surface is covered.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison




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