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Key Takeaways Running, cycling, HIIT, and jumping rope are all examples of cardio exercise proven to improve cholesterol profiles.
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Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 14 Jan. 2026
Strangely some of the most famous examples are of accountants and insurance salesman.
—Literary Hub, 14 Jan. 2026
Modern examples include a video of a cat chasing a laser pointer and an image of the Mona Lisa used to prove the capacity of laser communications.
—Karl Hille, Baltimore Sun, 14 Jan. 2026
For more information, see repayment examples or review the Ascent Student Loans Terms and Conditions.
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2026
Cinematic history is filled with examples, some more successful than others, of filmmakers creating dramas based on traumatic real events and interpolating raw documentary material to impart a sense of authenticity.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 14 Jan. 2026
One of the clearest examples of the legislature’s misplaced priorities is the repeal of the vendor fee during the special session last August.
—Ryan Gonzalez, Denver Post, 13 Jan. 2026
There are other examples of lawmakers leaving public office for lobbying roles, but keeping their accounts open and spending from them.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 11 Jan. 2026
Few examples existed of the technology being used for intimate, traditional settings—most references were car commercials.
—Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 14 Jan. 2026
Strangely some of the most famous examples are of accountants and insurance salesman.
—Literary Hub, 14 Jan. 2026
Modern examples include a video of a cat chasing a laser pointer and an image of the Mona Lisa used to prove the capacity of laser communications.
—Karl Hille, Baltimore Sun, 14 Jan. 2026
For more information, see repayment examples or review the Ascent Student Loans Terms and Conditions.
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2026
Cinematic history is filled with examples, some more successful than others, of filmmakers creating dramas based on traumatic real events and interpolating raw documentary material to impart a sense of authenticity.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 14 Jan. 2026
One of the clearest examples of the legislature’s misplaced priorities is the repeal of the vendor fee during the special session last August.
—Ryan Gonzalez, Denver Post, 13 Jan. 2026
There are other examples of lawmakers leaving public office for lobbying roles, but keeping their accounts open and spending from them.
—Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 11 Jan. 2026
Few examples existed of the technology being used for intimate, traditional settings—most references were car commercials.
—Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for examples
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In addition, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has been analyzing the entire genetic code of virus samples to determine if the outbreaks are related, a newer technique that has not traditionally been used to assess measles transmission.—
Reuters 20 hr ago,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Division will continue to work with station owners to test fuel samples and identify impacted retailers.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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In some instances, the county will erect physical barriers, including locking the gates to county facilities.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
14 Jan. 2026
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While Good’s death is filling headlines, there have been dozens of other instances where immigration officers’ use of force has been questionable.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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The document that landed Wednesday numbers 10 pages, with illustrations and cover letter — although supplemental material reached some 250 pages.—
Sarah Todd,
STAT,
7 Jan. 2026
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This was a darker point in Bowie's career, expressed by Cordell through the use of grey, black and red in his illustrations.—
Katie Hill,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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Holland America Line collected stool specimens from gastrointestinal illness cases for testing and isolated ill passengers and crew, the CDC reports.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Serious shellers know to get to the beach early for prime specimens like sand dollars, whelks, and scallops.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
9 Jan. 2026
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In addition to Núñez’s account, The Bee reviewed dozens of other accounts opened for 2026 and 2030 races, and found that in many cases, these accounts belonged to former lawmakers who use them to hold and spend money raised during their time in office – not to run for the seat in question.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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Driven by the childhood memory of a murder near her home, McNamara spent years as an armchair sleuth, digging through records to try and solve cold cases, especially that of the Golden State Killer.—
Rebecca Hannigan,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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