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Adjective
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Mutations in genes encoding cardiac myosin, for instance, can lead to cardiomyopathies, including hypertrophic and dilated forms, which affect the ability of the heart to pump blood effectively.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
3 Apr. 2026 -
Symptoms can include abdominal pain or discomfort, blurred or double vision, dilated pupils, dizziness, drooping eyelid, dry or sore throat, facial muscle paralysis, nausea or vomiting, swollen belly, and trouble swallowing and speaking.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
20 Jan. 2026
Verb
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While Studio Yellowdot expanded on the sculptural quality of pasta by enlarging the contours, others have taken a more granular approach.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
29 May 2026
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As a musician, Holloway’s voice is inseparable from his identity and livelihood, and going on testosterone — which causes the vocal folds to thicken and lengthen, lowering pitch, while also enlarging the larynx — terrified him.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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This has combined to make Finals tickets at the Garden even scarcer, inflating prices on the secondary market.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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Didn’t the Knicks completely turn the tables on his score-inflating strategy?—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
27 May 2026
Verb
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Eight years later, Loomis voters approved Measure C with more than 71% support, extending the existing tax without increasing the rate.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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Starting July 1, according to an SEC filing Thursday, his target annual bonus is rising to $9 million, and his target annual equity award increasing to $20 million.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
11 June 2026
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Rather than removing the doctor from the equation, AI is augmenting their ability to make the best decisions for the most favorable outcomes.—
Dr. Jonathan Reichental,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Ultimately humans make the final decisions on the grading, but AI plays a critical role augmenting those capabilities.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
Verb
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The production carried a sense of scale, swelling with orchestral weight and emotional lift, framing the tournament as something larger than sport.—
Desjah Altvater,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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The American Breast Cancer Foundation urged men to be aware of any changes in their chest area, including nipple pain, lumps and swelling in the breast or underarm.—
Doha Madani,
NBC news,
10 June 2026
Verb
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According to Academy rules, the number of nominees in each category is determined by the volume of submissions, with the field expanding to a sixth lead or supporting nominee only once entries cross the 80-submission threshold.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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Educational institutions, workforce agencies, employers, libraries, and community organizations each play an important role in expanding access to these capabilities.—
Michael Edmondson,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Verb
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This week, industry executives told me that generative AI adoption is accelerating as producers seek to meet rising content demand in the country’s $32 billion media and entertainment sector while navigating tighter budgets.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
11 June 2026
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She and her non-English-speaking immigrant parents were impressed by a staff intent on accelerating learning and a safe, welcoming campus.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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“Dilating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dilating. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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