He tried to scramble to the side, but the rolling surface gave him no footing.

So the sandy surface may give him an advantage here.

If the surface gives, the staple will not penetrate fully.

The rocky surface that had appeared so solid just gave way beneath his right foot.

There is hardly enough time to scratch the surface of either subject, much less give a coherent account.

The dull black surface of the sphere gave no clues.

All of them peered back along their course but the surface gave no sign of what might be under it.

If the surface gave way they would be plunged into the water, and swept below the ice.

The surface of the table became transparent and gave way to a scene of stars.

The slope's weathered surface gave his feet a firm grip.