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layer

[ley-er] / ˈleɪ ər /


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The other night, I rubbed chicken with olive oil, salt, pepper, and a generous layer of zest before roasting it as the base for a stew.

From Salon • Apr. 21, 2026

The luxurious property is surrounded by lush greenery, which adds another layer of privacy to the remote setting.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026

There is another layer to the challenge Arteta faces, one created, in part, by Guardiola himself.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

“Agentic AI is emerging as the next logical layer of automation,” they write.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

When she returned, Aunt Shuvai and Masvita packed a layer under the sick woman.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer




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