variants also biologic
as in birth
being such by blood and not by adoption or marriage the rights of the biological father in this case

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Recent Examples of biological Both biological and technological advancements have brought us to this period of rapid advancement and unrivaled diagnostic precision, according to Dr. Stephan Hahn, former commissioner of the FDA and current CEO of Harbinger Health, an early cancer detection company. Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025 Long regarded as the frontier of biological science, regenerative therapies such as stem cell treatments, amniotic tissue applications, and advanced biologics are now experiencing a pivotal acceleration thanks to AI's analytical and educational capabilities. Sol Rashidi, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025 In December 2024, Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, the head of Russia’s radiological, chemical, and biological defense forces, was assassinated in Moscow. Roseanne McManus, Foreign Affairs, 28 Apr. 2025 There are, of course, substantial limitations to these biological models’ capabilities. Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 25 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for biological
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  • If self-paid, a birth doula can cost $1,200 to $4,000, depending on whether pre- and post-birth visits are included.
    Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 3 May 2024
  • The pregnancy announcement, the gender reveal, the baby shower, the pregnancy photo shoot, the birth photo shoot, the post-birth photo shoot, the sip-n-see.
    Shani Silver, refinery29.com, 31 May 2024
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  • Update your website's robots.txt file to explicitly allow access to legitimate AI crawlers like OpenAI's GPTBot and Google's AI systems, while still blocking problematic scrapers.
    John Werner, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
  • Two of the best teams in the league, two legitimate Stanley Cup contenders, playing each other a month too early but playing each other nonetheless.
    Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 2 May 2025
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  • Yet for many, this passing of the mantle feels like a natural evolution.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 27 Apr. 2025
  • While square footage and recent renovations are obvious factors to consider, natural lighting, high ceilings, architectural style, proximity to green spaces, and even the feeling that a home might evoke upon entry can all impact its final sale price.
    William Jones, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025

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“Biological.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/biological. Accessed 9 May. 2025.

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