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as in chamber
one of the parts into which an enclosed space is divided
cells in a honeycomb
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Options go beyond skincare, with the Elysium Senolytic Complex, a twice-monthly supplement that focuses on ingredients that clear out senescent cells.
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Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Pets also shed dander, or the bits of skin cells that many people react to.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2025
While meal service was underway, the man, who was not immediately identified by officials, was discovered in a cell in a housing unit unconscious and nonresponsive, the sheriff's office said.
—Drake Bentley, jsonline.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Measles can also cause encephalitis, a faster-occurring brain inflammation, in one in every 1,000 people who are infected because the virus causes the immune system to attack a protein produced by certain brain cells.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 12 Sep. 2025
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Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Pets also shed dander, or the bits of skin cells that many people react to.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2025
While meal service was underway, the man, who was not immediately identified by officials, was discovered in a cell in a housing unit unconscious and nonresponsive, the sheriff's office said.
—Drake Bentley, jsonline.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Measles can also cause encephalitis, a faster-occurring brain inflammation, in one in every 1,000 people who are infected because the virus causes the immune system to attack a protein produced by certain brain cells.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 12 Sep. 2025
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The most notorious, in 1978, saw the late queen hide behind a bush in the gardens of Buckingham Palace to avoid Nicolae Ceaușescu, having already removed anything that the Romanian dictator could steal from his room following a warning from Giscard d'Estaing, the then French president.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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In follow-up comments, the original poster noted that their roommate had already claimed the larger room.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Uncertainty ahead as lawmakers leave Washington Both chambers of Congress are out of session next week because of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish new year.—
Kevin Freking,
Twin Cities,
19 Sep. 2025
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Both chambers are set to leave Washington for a recess pegged to Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish new year.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
19 Sep. 2025
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The decision came after pressure from broadcast companies Nexstar and Sinclair, both condemning Kimmel over his comments about Charlie Kirk and pulling his show from ABC affiliates across the country.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
20 Sep. 2025
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After all, if Nexstar and Sinclair decline to clear some of ABC’s flagship shows, that will definitely have an impact on any affiliate renewals — and other stations may be waiting in the wings to take over.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
20 Sep. 2025
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The behemoth is equipped with only 10 guest cabins, prioritizing amenities and entertaining space over accommodation.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
19 Sep. 2025
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My mom has also used it as a travel blanket when the cabin temperature drops.—
Anna Popp,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Sep. 2025
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The organization netted $85 million in annual revenue last year, reaching 3,350 chapters (850 college, 2,500 high school), and 700,000 members.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
20 Sep. 2025
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Kirk was fatally shot last week while addressing an event hosted by the Turning Point chapter at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.—
Stepheny Price , Ashley Papa , Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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The chilling compartment reportedly had bedding, as well as duffel bags and backpacks, per Fox 13 Salt Lake City.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
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Troopers also found bedding inside the freezing compartment.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
18 Sep. 2025
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Packing cubes save space, keep things neat, and reduce stress when moving quickly from one place to another.—
Karthika Gupta,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Sep. 2025
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Traditionally, the dish calls for sirloin steak cubes cooked low and slow in the oven.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Cell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cell. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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