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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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Recent Examples of cell
The escalation comes as the outlook for stem-cell therapies in Florida grows, driven by a new law that widens the path for doctors to use them to manage pain or treat orthopedic injuries and wounds.
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Cindy Krischer Goodman, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
The system is designed to create a direct interface between three-dimensional neural cell networks and electronic hardware.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026
After being unable to reach Owen, who was unable to find a cell connection, Teddy begins to fear the worst, especially when the fire department found his truck abandoned in the water under the bridge.
—Max Gao, Variety, 8 May 2026
In Rome's Trastevere neighborhood, Selvaggi warns, thick stone walls kill cell signals.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2026
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Cindy Krischer Goodman, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
The system is designed to create a direct interface between three-dimensional neural cell networks and electronic hardware.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026
After being unable to reach Owen, who was unable to find a cell connection, Teddy begins to fear the worst, especially when the fire department found his truck abandoned in the water under the bridge.
—Max Gao, Variety, 8 May 2026
In Rome's Trastevere neighborhood, Selvaggi warns, thick stone walls kill cell signals.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cell
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These were all things the Storm should have been celebrating afterward, but yet, for the second week in a row, the coaches and players will be headed back to the film room to figure out what went wrong.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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The room now held a gleaming white loft bed, with a small den of executive function underneath.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Many solitary wasps dig nesting chambers in sandy soils, like the cicada killer and the great golden digger wasps.—
Pamm Cooper,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Virginia Democrats, who control both chambers of the General Assembly, approved $5 million in state funding tied to election administration, early voting operations, and voter education efforts connected to the referendum.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
8 May 2026
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Take control of your money with CNBC Select CNBC Select is editorially independent and may earn a commission from affiliate partners on links.—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
3 May 2026
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The Rangers parked their AHL affiliate in Hartford, and the Wolf Pack have endured all these years.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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In fact, many passengers unknowingly make small mistakes in premium cabins that can affect both their own comfort and the overall flight experience.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2026
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Known for its pristine beaches and stargazing opportunities, the park is a perfect place to camp right on the water, though dogs are not allowed on the beaches or in cabins.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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Now, the longtime CEO wakes up to a blank outlook calendar; Hartz sold her company in a $500 million exit, and is deciding on her next chapter in the wake of parting ways with her brainchild.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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Standing here with some of the team who’ve been with me for years, alongside new faces from this next chapter, really hit me.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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The deep main compartment is large enough to fit even straw hats and nicer shoes without squishing them, and this trunk looks equally right in an airport or the lobby of the Carlyle Hotel, Mom’s favorite.—
Amanda Eyre Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2026
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The spooky environs created by production designer Til Frohlich are the stuff nightmares are made of; the murky bathtub, moldering linens and secret compartments that go bump in the night.—
Katie Walsh,
Twin Cities,
2 May 2026
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This five-star Amazon reviewer found the packing cubes to be incredibly sturdy.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2026
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People munched on cheese cubes and cheesecake bites or fanned themselves in the shade, watching on big-screen televisions as the old guard said their goodbyes inside the council chambers.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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“Cell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cell. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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