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gault

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chiefly British

as in clay

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They’re typically hand-shaped from clay, which is very porous.

— Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 5 Sep. 2026
When to Raise pH in Soil Sandy gardens and areas with lots of granite are more likely to have acidic soil than clay-heavy gardens with an abundance of shale or limestone.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of clay

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While dating the large paintings is difficult, the researchers found that a number of images of Rainbow Serpents were rendered on top of older paintings in white pipe clay (kaolin).

— Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 1 Sep. 2026
It’s also made with kaolin clay, which will absorb excess oil to help prevent future breakouts.

— Audrey Noble, Vogue, 27 July 2026

Definition of kaolin

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Ariel argued in the interview that America, and by extension its cuisine, is less like a melting pot and more like a gumbo.

— James Powel, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026
Although ingredients vary from one cook to the next, or are influenced by region, most gumbo recipes call for shrimp, sausage, chicken, okra, or some combination.

— Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2026

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The quartz silica sand used for the protective glass is mined nearby in Spruce Pine.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2026
Laguna Beach, Dana Point and Carlsbad last week declared local states of emergency, citing coastal erosion and sand loss from the effects of a south swell brought on by Hurricane Marie.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of sand

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Compared to an 8-0-4 record at home this year and two losses on home soil all-time, getting a chance at home-field advantage in the postseason is more important than ever.

— Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2026
The Observatory said at least 70 miners were killed or missing at the site, which stretches across a wide swath of fragile, sandy soil.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of soil

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Per experts, pyramid pins are cone-shaped and work well on rubber tracks, grass, and gravel, while needle pins are sharp, thin, and offer more intense grip.

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026
The leak started during the startup and the chemical went into a containment area and then overflowed onto a gravel area.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026

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