as in sequence
a series of things linked together
a catenation of missteps and miscalculations that ultimately grew into a colossal blunder
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The work leverages machine learning and large libraries of DNA designs to make better predictions about what sequences make cells behave as scientists want.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Jan. 2026 -
Demon Slayer, the first of a series-ending film trilogy, is a master class in hyper-kinetic, violent battles and high-stakes melodrama, in which a sequence of epic duels is intercut with emotional character backstories.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Jan. 2026
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The burger chain originally opened in 1982 near the corner of C Street and Elvas Avenue in East Sacramento, according to previous Bee reporting.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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Maybe the implications of binding yourself in chains?—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
10 Jan. 2026
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The city also offers a tourist train for five euros that runs about every hour, connecting the historic center with the two main beach areas (Platja de la Grava and Platja de l’Arenal).—
Liz Provencher,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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So much so, that one wonders if a sweetheart neckline or traditional mermaid train feels representative of the current fashion mood.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
9 Jan. 2026
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During his segment, the actor opened up about his recent string of out-there looks, which also included teeny-tiny shorts and long hair.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Kendricks saves the day The 49ers were down to third- and fourth-string linebackers after losing Fred Warner in October and his backup Tatum Bethune, in Week 18 to a groin injury.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Catenation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catenation. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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