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Recent Examples of adjuvant
For several months post-surgery, Larry weighed the pros and cons of adjuvant chemotherapy with fluoropyrimidines.
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Kerin Milesky, Boston Herald, 26 July 2025
Thanks to research and testing at Tulane University, a new adjuvant vaccine development could eradicate whooping cough, much like smallpox.
—Craig Shoup, The Tennessean, 27 Nov. 2024
Chemotherapy Chemotherapy is one of the most common forms of adjuvant therapy.
—Ruth Jessen Hickman, Health, 20 Sep. 2024
Some researchers highlight the adjuvant components of vaccines as a likely culprit.
—Markham Heid, TIME, 8 Aug. 2024
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Kerin Milesky, Boston Herald, 26 July 2025
Thanks to research and testing at Tulane University, a new adjuvant vaccine development could eradicate whooping cough, much like smallpox.
—Craig Shoup, The Tennessean, 27 Nov. 2024
Chemotherapy Chemotherapy is one of the most common forms of adjuvant therapy.
—Ruth Jessen Hickman, Health, 20 Sep. 2024
Some researchers highlight the adjuvant components of vaccines as a likely culprit.
—Markham Heid, TIME, 8 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjuvant
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Then Vontaze Burfict earned a flag for his hit on Antonio Brown … and Adam Jones drew a second personal foul for scuffling with assistant coach Joey Porter.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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But Microsoft is signaling its ongoing enhancements to Copilot have made the assistant smart enough to excel at understanding natural conversation and carrying out the commands.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
16 Oct. 2025
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Despite their split, both parents have continued to be supportive of their sons.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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Be forwarded thinking, fiscally confident in budgets, and supportive of staff and loves Matthews.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Oct. 2025
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The winners represent contrasting but complementary approaches to economics.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
13 Oct. 2025
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But Acocella shows that generosity and rigor are complementary critical tools, and that our own lives are richer for grappling with those of others.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
12 Oct. 2025
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In his 1985 report, Popplewell cited the lack of fire extinguishers or clearly signposted evacuation routes as a contributory factor, along with the locked exit gates and no one knowing who was in overall control of the matchday operation.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
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The news comes in the wake of health officials announcing that Arakawa died at 65 from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a rare condition that comes from contact with rodents, and Hackman subsequently died at 95 from heart disease, with Alzheimer's as a significant contributory factor.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Amazon is preparing to cut as much as 15% of its human resources staff, with additional layoffs likely in other divisions, according to multiple sources familiar with the plans.—
Jason Del Rey,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
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For example, the Season 33 finale extended to three hours to accommodate additional routines and celebrations.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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Athens demands that Melos become a tributary ally against Sparta and fortify its reputation for invincibility or confront destruction.—
Bruce Fein,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Aug. 2025
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These fish will be suspending now rather than holding tight to the bottom, so your best approach is to cover a lot of water by slow-trolling small crankbaits like the Bandit 100 and Bomber Model A. Target the deep ends of gravel flats, major points at tributary mouths, and creek-channel drops.—
Don Wirth,
Field & Stream,
4 Apr. 2024
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The Moldovan Orthodox Church, which is subordinate to Moscow, has also echoed Kremlin talking points, warning congregants that EU membership would destroy traditions and family values.—
Dan Perry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Sep. 2025
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Timing is another significant consideration in real estate, with the property’s actual structure being a somewhat subordinate factor.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Adjuvant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjuvant. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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