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.—
BestReviews,
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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Satellite images show piles of dirt from the excavation growing in size.—
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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This removes dirt or pesticides.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
31 Jan. 2026
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Such deals are part of the government’s goal to pivot away from China, which dominates global rare-earth refining and magnet production.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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But absolutely nothing has come back to earth.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Humuses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humuses. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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