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Even the most complimentary appraisals of Raphael, which celebrate his multimodal genius—painter, draftsman, architect, poet, surveyor of antiquities—also mention his exquisite social tact and career climbing.
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Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
In total, surveyors estimate the tornado traveled 250 yards.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2026
The layout of the circuit won’t be finalized until NASCAR surveyors determine the final angles of the turns.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
From city surveyors who first heard the chirping, to FWC officers, Brevard County firefighters, public works crews and a towing company that volunteered its services, Melby’s rescue and recovery reflected what a community can accomplish when its people and institutions work together.
—Ryan Brennan
april 9, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
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Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
In total, surveyors estimate the tornado traveled 250 yards.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2026
The layout of the circuit won’t be finalized until NASCAR surveyors determine the final angles of the turns.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
From city surveyors who first heard the chirping, to FWC officers, Brevard County firefighters, public works crews and a towing company that volunteered its services, Melby’s rescue and recovery reflected what a community can accomplish when its people and institutions work together.
—Ryan Brennan
april 9, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
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“Surveyor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surveyor. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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surveyor
noun
sur·vey·or
sər-ˈvā-ər 
: one that surveys
especially
: one whose occupation is surveying land
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