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a number of persons or things that are grouped together because they have something in common
her new boyfriend is of a different kidney than what she usually dates
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Recent Examples of kidney
The study did not take into account other potential influencing factors including people’s diets, medications, kidney function, rates of obesity or the amount of time people spend indoors, where CO2 levels tend to be higher.
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Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
The legendary singer-songwriter died from atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, with kidney failure listed as a contributing factor, according to a death certificate obtained by Fox News Digital.
—Lauryn Overhultz , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 19 Mar. 2026
The musician’s death certificate, published Wednesday by the New York Post, also listed kidney failure as a contributing factor.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
Some marine animals even have what are called reniculate kidneys.
—Sara Kiley Watson, Popular Science, 18 Mar. 2026
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Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
The legendary singer-songwriter died from atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, with kidney failure listed as a contributing factor, according to a death certificate obtained by Fox News Digital.
—Lauryn Overhultz , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 19 Mar. 2026
The musician’s death certificate, published Wednesday by the New York Post, also listed kidney failure as a contributing factor.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
Some marine animals even have what are called reniculate kidneys.
—Sara Kiley Watson, Popular Science, 18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kidney
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Christgau may indeed be one of the last of his kind — hopefully this won’t be my last review.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Mar. 2026
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Claimed to be the world’s first of its kind, the trial involved Oceanus12 USV and Teledyne Slocum Glider.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Mar. 2026
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The trefoil disappeared from football kits in the early 1990s, Adidas’s logo shifting to the slanted three stripes that was presumably more consistent with their general aesthetic.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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The lizards look olive green or black, with cream or yellow stripes on their jaws and heads.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
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And that sluggish pace of hiring – the slowest labor market in years – has left many workers feeling out of sorts.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
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An emotionally overwhelmed guy trying to be there for his sort-of stepson after the kid’s girlfriend was killed.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
24 Mar. 2026
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That’s really key to me, because with a range of promoters comes a range of styles and genres.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2026
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Some were even available as four-door convertibles — a nearly extinct genre.—
Jason Fogelson,
AJC.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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Smaller breeds are having a moment, especially as more people look for dogs that fit comfortably into apartments or city living.—
Kendall Malinchock,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
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Despite bestowing themselves with the yachting label, this new breed of residential vessels offers a hybrid experience rather than a superyacht charter, which typically accommodates 12 guests.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
20 Mar. 2026
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Manteca is launching a pilot program that is aimed at helping entrepreneurs, supporting local small businesses and showcasing the variety of food the city has to offer.—
Carmela Karcher,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Festival exclusive events include Night of Too Many Stars — a stand-up, variety, and music telethon to benefit NEXT for Autism — hosted by Jon Stewart, a taping of Nate Bargatze’s upcoming Netflix comedy special, and a Shane Gillis and Friends event at the Hollywood Bowl.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Kidney.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kidney. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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