as in loams
a brown or black material in soil that is formed when plants and animals decay
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The region's soils consist of limestone, clay, and iron-rich loams.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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More advanced artists may enjoy more professional sculpting clays that allow for finer detail.—
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Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Packed with potent actives, clays, and hydrating, soothing ingredients, these formulas have the power to improve skin tone, texture, signs of aging, and radiance in a matter of minutes.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
12 Dec. 2025
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Machines are shut down and shovels return, covering conduits with clods of soil.—
Steven Searcy,
IEEE Spectrum,
31 Aug. 2025
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Start by removing the door from the cabinet box and cleaning the surface with hot, soapy water and a soft cloth to remove grease, dirt, and dust.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
11 Jan. 2026
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Grout is very porous and, because of the indent between tiles, grout can easily collect dirt, food particles, and mold, which will discolor the grout over time.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
11 Jan. 2026
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The United States should be condemned by the international community and all peoples of this earth.—
Elie Mystal,
Washington Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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And yet, her favorite creature on this earth, the one featured exclusively on her iPhone screen saver, is a Maine Coon named Aggie.—
Peter Kiefer,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Humuses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humuses. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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