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Recent Examples of Synonyms for horned in
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The experimental treatment would use CRISPR, a gene-editing tool likened to biological scissors, to make precise cuts in the DNA to turn off a liver gene that prevents lipids — fatty substances including LDL cholesterol and triglycerides — from being cleared from the blood.—
David Cox,
NBC news,
6 Apr. 2026 -
Once reserves are depleted, recipients could see a 28% cut in benefits.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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The Nevada County Planning Commission recently recommended that a development project in Cedar Ridge be put in front of the board of supervisors for a vote.—
Kayla Moeller,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The restrictions, which were put in place immediately, limit residents to using water outside their homes, such as for their lawns, to twice per week.—
Tynin Fries,
Denver Post,
9 Apr. 2026
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The annual rains have been failing over the past several years, interrupted in 2023 by devastating flooding.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Pete Hegseth rebukes 'rude' reporter who interrupted Pentagon briefing on Iran.—
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FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Taurean Prince added 16 points, Cormac Ryan chipped in with 14 and Jericho Sims had 12.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Stephon Castle chipped in 20 points and Dylan Harper added 19 off the bench.—
Janis Carr,
Oc Register,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Horned in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horned%20in. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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