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substrata

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plural of substratum

as in substructures

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The boat had initially departed Monday from Normandy shores and was being monitored by French rescue vessels.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
From Ancient Greek Sandals to Christopher Esber, these foam footbeds and jelly straps can handle sandy shores and poolside splashes, while being some of the easiest shoes to pack up.

— Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 3 Aug. 2026

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In the next round of Count the Rice, the rice is mixed into a large box full of paper, styrofoam, and other detritus.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 14 July 2026
Based on carbon dating and artifacts, detritus and animal remains found at the site, Carr and others concluded the circle had likely been the foundation for a wooden ceremonial building dating back around 2,000 years.

— Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026

Definition of detritus

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There are nine rooms total, some with double beds, some with queens, and some with loft or bunk beds.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Aug. 2026
The best upholstered beds are ideal for people who prefer soft textures rather than wood surfaces to tie a room together.

— Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 6 Aug. 2026

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That may mean different standards, infrastructures, and governance.

— Alex Capri, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026
Security and intelligence officials have been warning this is exactly how Iran would retaliate, that Iran poses just this kind of threat, not only to water systems, but to other critical infrastructures.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of infrastructures

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Beautiful anchorages aside, her sundeck is the place to be for the solar eclipse, with generous sun pads, a sheltered Jacuzzi and glass windbreak creating uninterrupted sightlines.

— Dea Jusufi, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
Oranje Bay, on the western side of the island, offered one of the deepest and safest nearshore anchorages in the Americas.

— R. Grant Gilmore III, The Conversation, 30 June 2026

Definition of anchorages

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The race present a test of Martinez’s popularity as mounts a bid for another term in a campaign that has been overshadowed by an ongoing dispute with the district attorney’s office.

— Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026
The reel mounts to the wall with a two-point bracket (included) and smoothly swivels 180 degrees.

— Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2026

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