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Catchword for “moondust”
Catchword: moondust
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Part of speech: n.
Quotation: They must choose between snatching an hour of sleep or using the precious time to clean their weapons, which often jam from the fine sand—which soldiers call “moondust”—that is swept up by incessant winds, penetrating even the tiniest crevices.
Article or document title:
“Next stop: Combat” (URL)
Author:
Lauren McSherry
Article, document, publication, web site:
San Bernardino County Sun
Publishing location:
California
Date of publication:
May 10, 20080
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