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cells

noun

plural of cell

as in rooms

an area within a building that has been set apart from surrounding space by a wall a jail cell

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as in chambers

one of the parts into which an enclosed space is divided cells in a honeycomb

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as in affiliates

a local unit of an organization his mission was to locate and infiltrate the terrorist cell that was believed to be hiding in the city

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Recent Examples of cells The big story This photograph taken on November 5, 2025 shows employees inspecting photovoltaic (PV) cells used in solar panels at an Adani Group factory in Gujarat’s port city of Mundra. — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026 Patients can be treated with a procedure or a cancer drug that stops cells from growing. — Andrea Suozzo, ProPublica, 9 Sep. 2026 Nitrogen is also a core component of chlorophyll, which absorbs energy from light in photosynthetic organisms, and adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the primary energy-carrying molecule found in the cells of plants and animals. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Sep. 2026 Many of these proteins are also cell-type specific; there’s a different population of DNA-binding proteins in liver cells, nerve cells, immune cells, and so on. — John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 9 Sep. 2026 Research also shows Mānuka stimulates keratinocytes—the cells that make up about 90 percent of the skin’s surface—to proliferate and migrate faster. — Lauren Valenti, InStyle, 9 Sep. 2026 There have been rare cases of cells turning pre-cancerous, with one severe case triggering a squamous cell carcinoma, though erythema ab igne is typically regarded as a benign condition. — Mike McRae 09, New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2026 When a cancerous tumor tests positive for HRD, its cells have a harder time repairing themselves. — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 9 Sep. 2026 The individual cells are completely visible from below because the nests usually don’t have an outer protective shell common with hornet nests. — Nick Perry, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026

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The other option, pushing the Super Bowl back a week, was initially rejected because New Orleans, the host city, had booked an automobile dealers’ convention that had gobbled up most of the desirable hotel rooms.

— Michael Silver, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Smaller rooms toward the front of the second floor had coffered ceilings and a coal fireplace that suggested executive offices.

— Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 11 Sep. 2026

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Nathan Howard/Reuters Lawmakers from both chambers return to Washington this week for the final legislative push before the November midterm elections, the first time since July 23 that both chambers will be in Washington.

— Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026
More recently, cosmic rays have helped geologists see hidden chambers of active volcanoes, and archaeologists use them to reveal hidden tombs in ancient Egyptian pyramids.

— Jesse Liu, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2026

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The stone cabins and canteen made of rounded river rocks showcase the rustic, homey appeal of the campground, whose outward appearance had changed little since 1922, according to the NPS.

— Chris Boyette, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026
Travelers who make new bookings through November 9 can take an extra 5% off cabins or 10% off suites on select 2026 to 2028 all-inclusive sailings.

— Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026

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Some chapters in From Inside Out are strictly based on the audience sharing the experience of some of my protagonists in being in the buildings of Peter Zumthor.

— Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2026
Further chapters of the collaboration will be revealed in the coming months, Birkenstock said.

— Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2026

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There are plenty of storage cubes on sale, like this $22 six-pack and these cloth storage bins that sold 9,000 times last month.

— Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2026
It’s reflected in toys like squishy NeeDoh cubes and beauty products like jelly cleansers.

— Dee-Ann Durbin, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of cubes

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Originally designed to organize individual pieces of metal type for printing, these wooden trays feature dozens of compartments of varying sizes and are perfectly suited for displaying your most treasured trinkets.

— Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2026
Baker uses the two closed, flip-up compartments for slim shoes like loafers and the open lower shelf to house a variety of larger pairs.

— Lauren Arzbaecher, Architectural Digest, 9 Sep. 2026

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Long Beach’s city health officer on Sunday issued an advisory warning people not to swim at any of the city's beaches or bays for at least three days.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Sep. 2026
Along the Mississippi Gulf Coast, the historic route connected waterfront communities that were once separated by rivers, bays, and marshes, creating a new way for travelers to experience the region’s seafood, architecture, and maritime traditions.

— Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 4 Sep. 2026

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