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Recent Examples of Synonyms for half-and-halfs
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That curiosity extends beyond the marketplace and into research institutions such as UC Berkeley Center for the Science of Psychedelics, where scientists are studying the potential therapeutic benefits of psychedelic compounds.—
Loureen Ayyoub,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026 -
Exposure to a combination of PFAS and pesticide compounds may be more harmful than a single chemical, some research in animals suggests, the group said.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
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The challenges lie mostly in the big difference between gasoline and diesel engine designs; specifically compression ratios and fuel mixtures.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
23 Feb. 2026
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Without aluminum alloys and other metallic mixtures, assembly lines churning out modern tanks, trucks and airplanes would grind to a halt.—
Thomas Robertson,
Fortune,
17 Feb. 2026
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Why the material switch mattered Replacing titanium with carbon fiber composites wasn’t only about saving weight, although the weight savings were significant.—
Munis Raza,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Mar. 2026
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Eco-friendly and natural materials are in, while composites are out.—
Megan Johnson,
Architectural Digest,
12 Mar. 2026
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Busch and his team successfully identified three alloys that resist crystallization and possess the properties required to reliably 3D print fully glass-like metallic motor components.—
Etiido Uko
March 17,
New Atlas,
17 Mar. 2026
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Muonionalusta is an iron meteorite with iron-nickel alloys and traces of gallium, germanium and iridium, and its body displays the striking Widmanstätten pattern.—
Heather Barker,
Space.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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Fabrics span 100 percent cotton constructions and blends such as cotton/viscose and cotton/linen/elastane.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Mar. 2026
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However, always check the ingredients, as some blends may include true tea leaves or other compounds that could still impact absorption.—
Lauren Manaker,
SELF,
23 Mar. 2026
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Diners can look forward to menu items like a bay scallop aguachile and a pescado con moles, plus mezcal-forward cocktails from the attached mezcaleria.—
Kate Kassin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
26 Mar. 2026
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The Cherry Blossom Festival hits high gear with fireworks and a kite festival, but don’t miss DJ parties, a streetcar race and world-class cocktails.—
Adele Chapin,
Washington Post,
26 Mar. 2026
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Tack on a couple of your favorite spice blends or seasoning mixes to round out your collection—food director Chris Morocco is partial to curry powder and za’atar.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Mar. 2026
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But as the season begins, the models cannot foretell which players will get hurt, which will get traded, which pitchers will alter their mixes, which hitters will develop new approaches or swings.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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Gel creams, lightweight lotions, and emulsions—oh my!—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2026
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Butter and mayonnaise are both emulsions made up of fat, water, and protein.—
Riley Wofford,
Martha Stewart,
1 Feb. 2026
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