Example Sentences
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Tommy, who used acrylic paint and a mixture of brushes and sponges to achieve different textures, said: 'I just wanted to make something colourful, plus feet are easier to draw than faces!
From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026
The “underwater city” of a barrier reef bustles with activity, with vibrantly patterned fish darting busily between corals and sea sponges.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
When coral reefs are damaged or lost, the impact goes beyond visible marine life such as fish, sponges, and seaweeds.
From Science Daily • May 8, 2026
They simulated real-world use by repeatedly scrubbing the sponges against rough metal surfaces.
From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026
Mal and Christopher bathed in the water of the pools—as hot as a bath, warmed by the salamanders’ bodies—and scrubbed at themselves with sea sponges they found on the shore.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
