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Recent Examples of half-life
Those close to Khong marvel at the long half-life of her short stories.
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Mariella Rudi,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
But still, David and I walk parallel paths in the long half-life of loss.
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Literary Hub,
13 Apr. 2026
Cesium 137 is highly soluble in water and has a half-life of 30 years, Alkis says.
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Stephanie Pappas,
Scientific American,
10 Apr. 2026
Its short half-life, however, required it to be injected several times a day, which limited its appeal as a drug, and the company ran out of funding.
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Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Mariella Rudi,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
But still, David and I walk parallel paths in the long half-life of loss.
—
Literary Hub,
13 Apr. 2026
Cesium 137 is highly soluble in water and has a half-life of 30 years, Alkis says.
—
Stephanie Pappas,
Scientific American,
10 Apr. 2026
Its short half-life, however, required it to be injected several times a day, which limited its appeal as a drug, and the company ran out of funding.
—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for half-life
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The amount of money each customer receives from the settlement is based on the total amount of Amazon Prime membership fees paid throughout the duration of their subscription.
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Ferriero then asked if Cruise stayed in his character, a forest child named Jack of the Green, for the duration of filming the dark fantasy movie.
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Some of the most beautiful homes feel as though they've been assembled over a lifetime, rather than ordered in a single afternoon.
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Annuities are in there by name, which matters, because an annuity is the product millions of people lean on to turn a lifetime of savings into a retirement income.
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The bacteria that cause tetanus are everywhere in our environment and cannot be eliminated, which is why staying up to date on vaccination is so important.
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The 13-track record chronicles the lifespan of a relationship, from the exuberance of initial infatuation to the whiplash of begging for affection from a partner that was once so easily enamored.
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Agave lifespans vary from one to 100 years, Assistant Manager of Learning Engagement Vanessa Callahan said in the video posted by Denver Botanic Gardens.
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The best Amazon Prime Day hair tool deals prove that now’s the time to invest in a quality curling iron, blow-dry brush or straightener.
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Prime Day 2026 is here and now’s the time to jump on all the amazing deals happening this week, starting today, Tuesday, June 23 through Friday, June 26.
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The project had received a continuance from an initial public hearing April 20, at which City Council member Natalie Jangula and others raised concerns about a lack of open space.
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The trial began in March, and has been punctuated by long continuances.
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Six homicides have been reported in Stockton this month, including three killings over a three-day span.
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Lendeborg was the second of three Wolverines to go in the span of four picks.
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Mysaria is skeptical of the generous terms of surrender that Alicent sets to Rhaenyra.
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Researchers noted a decline in the mortality rate for infants born at full term, at 39 to 40 weeks.
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“Half-life.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/half-life. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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