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noun

plural of surf

as in foams

a light mass of fine bubbles formed in or on a liquid beachgoers romping in the swirling surf

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present tense third-person singular of surf

as in peruses

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Products like inflatable dams, flood barriers that attach to doors more like dog gates or even good ol’ fashioned waterproofing tapes and foams are generally fine to install.

— Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026
Step 2 Cook 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring often, until butter foams, then browns (do not burn), 7–9 minutes.

— Tanya Bush, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Oct. 2026

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The surveillance tool scans thousands of pages of school board documents every 12 hours and flags anything controversial—from Title IX issues to curriculum changes.

— Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 13 Oct. 2026
The other person scans the code to connect and receive the files.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026

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After a dietary supplement goes to market, the FDA periodically inspects its manufacturing facilities and collects and tests some products.

— Andrew Yockey, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026
In California, the state approves new rides and ones that have been modified and either directly inspects them or relies on an annual inspection by the owner.

— Kate Brumback, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2026

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