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surface

[sur-fis] / ˈsɜr fɪs /






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"Cutting stabilises the grass and turf, making a really robust surface for the monument," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The island's distinctive white colour comes from bird droppings - also known as guano - which coat the surface and give it a distinctive smell.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

TFA can return to Earth's surface through rainfall or settle directly from the atmosphere onto land and water.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

On an even more ambitious note, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration is pushing to develop nuclear energy on the surface of the moon.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Drops of water ran off the line as it came in, the fish a flash of silver under the surface.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff




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