surface
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The bosses on the show all have different styles and expectations that may seem demanding or annoying on the surface.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
However, beneath the surface, the index has posted negative breadth for six straight trading sessions — meaning more S&P 500 stocks fell than rose, even as the index itself kept moving higher.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
Yet beneath the surface, billions of microbes are hard at work decomposing leaves, wood, and other organic matter.
From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026
And 23-year-old Baker's extra pace could come into contention if the grass is cut from the surface.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
She grabbed Chase’s free arm, wrapped it around her neck, and kicked toward the surface.
From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith
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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