The pilot armed the aircraft with an air-to-surface missile before the mission.

Because it saves space and lowers manufacturing costs, many companies now use surface mount technology for their newest circuit boards.

Advances in surface mounted technology have reduced manufacturing costs for consumer electronics.

Modern routers achieve their compact layouts using surface-mount technology to attach components directly to the circuit board.

When investigating the old painting, the conservator carefully scratches below the surface to reveal hidden sketches.

If you scratch beneath the surface, you'll discover a community that quietly preserves its traditions.

By scratching below the surface, the journalist uncovered motives that everyone had missed.

When the conservator examines ancient artifacts, he scratches beneath the surface to reveal faded inscriptions.

When we removed the old floorboard, we discovered signs that someone had scratched below the surface during earlier renovations.

The detective kept scratching beneath the surface of every alibi until the truth emerged.