surface
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In spite of their initial resistance, Didion’s writing pulls buried recollections to the surface.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026
The Facebook parent has agreed to purchase up to a gigawatt of solar power from Overview Energy, a startup that aims to deploy satellites capable of providing power to customers on Earth’s surface.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026
On the surface, Grede makes little show of her impressive wealth—save for the odd Instagram post documenting her family’s latest vacation or a red carpet appearance alongside one of her A-list collaborators.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026
But wild harvesting can be intense, and the insects are not simply picked from the surface of a plant.
From Science Daily • Apr. 26, 2026
Then I shake out my arms and legs before I dive off, slicing through the water’s surface with my fingertips.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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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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