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Noun
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Bell's Palsy typically results from inflammation or swelling of the facial nerve (cranial nerve VII), and is often linked to viral infections that that impact the nerve.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
7 Apr. 2026 -
Both suffer from cerebral swelling (an oddly specific detail).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Bloat or gastric dilatation-volvulus most commonly affects a few large breeds with deep chests and German Shepherds are among those most affected.—
Dr. John De Jong,
Boston Herald,
21 Sep. 2025
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These cells cause vascular dilatation, resulting in crimson skin tone that is associated with niacin usage.—
Amber Smith,
Discover Magazine,
11 Oct. 2022
Noun
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Use the dome light and flashers to make your vehicle more noticeable.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Summer heat coming to Maryland A large dome of high pressure along the eastern seaboard will allow temperatures to quickly warm to summer-like levels next week.—
Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The dip ended a four-year streak of ratings bumps.—
Malia Mendez,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Were there severe bumps that the administration didn’t expect?—
Bruce Yandle,
Twin Cities,
8 Apr. 2026
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By Mark Gurman | Bloomberg Apple’s first foldable phone is on track to arrive during the company’s normal iPhone launch period later this year, people with knowledge of the matter said, rebutting concerns about major manufacturing snags.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
7 Apr. 2026
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The current deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security and end the partial government shutdown is a two-step process, and once again there is a snag.—
Tia Mitchell,
AJC.com,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Simple and stylish, this small microwave uses classic dial control knobs to set the timer up to 35 minutes and adjust the cooking power.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2026
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There’s no flavoring your instrument outside of its own knobs or pre-amp, nor is there any gain to get overdrive.—
Mark Knapp,
PC Magazine,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Around the back, all the connections are built into a central hump.—
Will Greenwald,
PC Magazine,
6 Apr. 2026
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Cushing’s syndrome affects about 40 to 70 people per million according to the NIH, and its symptoms extend well beyond a round face to include skin that bruises easily, a puffy neck and a worsening upper-back hump.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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The media mogul opted for a light-brown suede jacket with puff sleeves, layered over a ruffle blouse that was tucked into her wide-leg jeans.—
Eva Thomas,
InStyle,
4 Apr. 2026
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The unusual survival of the snack soon sparked reactions online, with many commentators joking about the resilience of the popular cheese puffs.—
Claire Dodds,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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