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Angle of repose

Posted by Patty on November 14, 2002

Hi. The phrase "angle of repose" is used by the author Wallace Stegner as a title for one of his novels. But somehow it has some kind of ring to it..... not sure just what. A science phrase? Maybe someone here knows. Thanks. - Patty