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Recent Examples of alveolar
Ofelia Torres died on Friday at the age of 16 from Stage 4 alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare and aggressive cancer that affects the soft tissue.
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Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 15 Feb. 2026
Ofelia Giselle Torres Hidalgo, 16, died Friday from stage 4 alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma, the family said in a statement.
—ABC News, 15 Feb. 2026
Simulation models also revealed that the particles tend to accumulate in the alveolar region of the lungs, the deepest part of the respiratory tract.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
The smallest, what are called ultrafine particles, even slip through the alveolar capillary barrier itself, crossing into the bloodstream, and from there travel throughout the body, including to the heart, the brain, and the kidneys to initiate even more destruction and disease (see below).
—Bill Frist, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 15 Feb. 2026
Ofelia Giselle Torres Hidalgo, 16, died Friday from stage 4 alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma, the family said in a statement.
—ABC News, 15 Feb. 2026
Simulation models also revealed that the particles tend to accumulate in the alveolar region of the lungs, the deepest part of the respiratory tract.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
The smallest, what are called ultrafine particles, even slip through the alveolar capillary barrier itself, crossing into the bloodstream, and from there travel throughout the body, including to the heart, the brain, and the kidneys to initiate even more destruction and disease (see below).
—Bill Frist, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alveolar
Adjective
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There are 13 caves to explore, ranging in size from, well, cavernous to hopefully-you're-not-claustrophobic.—
Julia Sayers Gokhale,
Midwest Living,
17 Apr. 2026
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Bringing the illusion of less confinement, steel cable railing helps this small balcony feel less cavernous and add a modern flair.—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Rose Ellis led a successful signature campaign but got a fairly hollow victory.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Yet all such arguments ring hollow today.—
Sheldon H. Jacobson,
Twin Cities,
19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Using a clean towel, apply a generous amount of food-safe mineral oil to the concave side.—
Staff Author,
Martha Stewart,
31 Mar. 2026
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Lightly wet just the concave side of the board and place it on a damp kitchen towel on your countertop.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Alveolar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alveolar. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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