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a war bonnet that is a fine example of Native American handicraft
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Recent Examples of examples
While most would chalk Phil's zeal up to just being an old-school kind of guy, some fans postulate that the Shah of Iran is actually a closeted homosexual himself, and there are a few examples to back this up.
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Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
And what are some of the examples of data points on shoe styles that are collected?
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 10 June 2026
While there have been examples of such films succeeding (think Tyler Perry playing Madea in more than a dozen movies), this type of drag is typically reserved for more underground pictures.
—David MacK, CNN Money, 10 June 2026
More examples could also help address the mystery of which photosystem evolved first.
—Quanta Magazine, 10 June 2026
Villa Valguarnera is located in the central square of Bagheria, just a few miles from Palermo, and is one of the earliest examples of neoclassical architecture.
—Ruchira Sharma, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 June 2026
Over the last decade, the gallery had become one of the defining examples of the mega-gallery era, expanding internationally, adding artists, opening new spaces, and building a business designed for perpetual growth.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 9 June 2026
For more information, see repayment examples or review the Ascent Student Loans Terms and Conditions.
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 9 June 2026
Use Cases of Modern Cybersecurity Below are some examples of different situations where companies benefit from modern cybersecurity solutions.
—William Jones, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
And what are some of the examples of data points on shoe styles that are collected?
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 10 June 2026
While there have been examples of such films succeeding (think Tyler Perry playing Madea in more than a dozen movies), this type of drag is typically reserved for more underground pictures.
—David MacK, CNN Money, 10 June 2026
More examples could also help address the mystery of which photosystem evolved first.
—Quanta Magazine, 10 June 2026
Villa Valguarnera is located in the central square of Bagheria, just a few miles from Palermo, and is one of the earliest examples of neoclassical architecture.
—Ruchira Sharma, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 June 2026
Over the last decade, the gallery had become one of the defining examples of the mega-gallery era, expanding internationally, adding artists, opening new spaces, and building a business designed for perpetual growth.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 9 June 2026
For more information, see repayment examples or review the Ascent Student Loans Terms and Conditions.
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 9 June 2026
Use Cases of Modern Cybersecurity Below are some examples of different situations where companies benefit from modern cybersecurity solutions.
—William Jones, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for examples
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Omene plans to regularly measure blood samples and track changes in cancer markers, and biopsy participants' abdominal fat cells every six months, to see how those respond, in terms of hormones or inflammation.—
Yuki Noguchi,
NPR,
9 June 2026
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The synthetic pyrethroid insecticide cypermethrin, which the EPA calls a possible human carcinogen, was detected on nearly half of all samples.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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However, there are instances when the baby bird is truly abandoned or injured and in need of human intervention.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
10 June 2026
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At the same time, the United Nations has tracked more than 7,280 instances of individual Palestinian displacement because of demolition of homes and structures by Israeli forces, a figure that includes people who were displaced more than once.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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The telegram’s design is joyful and vivid, featuring illustrations of tiny hands tossing multi-colored hats and flowers into the air in a gesture of congratulation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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There’s also a D-mode setting designed to improve grayscale perception – this comes in handy for detailed monochrome content like scans or technical illustrations.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 June 2026
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Creating temporary labs that can start testing specimens, particularly in neighboring countries.—
Annalisa Merelli,
STAT,
9 June 2026
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These new microbial findings could open a door to future insights — for Ötzi and other specimens from the distant past.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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The best chance to minimize that risk is to identify and isolate cases as quickly as possible.—
Dr. Sanjay Gupta,
CNN Money,
6 June 2026
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Interruptions in antihypertensives and statins can raise heart risks over time, and in some cases lead to hypertensive emergencies.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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