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Will Stone, NPR, 17 Mar. 2026
Generic versions arriving this month will bring prices down dramatically — but even at a fraction of today’s cost, a monthly dose would consume a significant share of an average rural income.
—Aditi Kantipuly, STAT, 17 Mar. 2026
Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 15 Feb. 2026
Children get the first MMR dose at 12 to 15 months and the second dose at 4 to 6 years.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
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Noun
One take-home message from their work is an emphasis on the dose — that high THC-containing products like gummies and concentrates, especially for those who have a serious mental illness, appear to carry the most risks.
—Will Stone, NPR, 17 Mar. 2026
Generic versions arriving this month will bring prices down dramatically — but even at a fraction of today’s cost, a monthly dose would consume a significant share of an average rural income.
—Aditi Kantipuly, STAT, 17 Mar. 2026
Verb
To round things out, many formulas include multitaskers like niacinamide and hyaluronic acid for hydration and brightening, plus gentler exfoliants—think PHA or low-dose AHA/BHA blends, so skin gets the benefits of exfoliation without the irritation.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 15 Feb. 2026
Children get the first MMR dose at 12 to 15 months and the second dose at 4 to 6 years.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
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Noun
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That compares with Novo’s retail price of between 8,800 and 10,000 rupees in India, depending on the dosage.—
Priyanka Salve,Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
23 Mar. 2026
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For parents considering using OTC allergy medicine for their kids for the first time, WebMD recommends speaking with their pediatrician regarding dosage, when to take allergy medicine and which formula is best for specific ages.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Except Valentin would then offer just one more drink and drug his dates senseless, officials familiar with a widening investigation into his behavior claim.—
Vivian Salama,
The Atlantic,
9 Mar. 2026
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The Alexanders are still being sued by numerous women, including Million Dollar Listing star Tracy Tutor, who recently accused Oren of drugging and assaulting her in 2014.—
Bridget Read,
Curbed,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Dose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dose. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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