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Recent Examples of inhibitor
Then, in 2019, results of a trial of an SGLT2 inhibitor drug called canagliflozin were presented at a conference.
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Tara Haelle, Scientific American, 17 Mar. 2026
In an editorial published along with the guidelines in JACC and Circulation, Blumenthal described a trial of a PSCK9 inhibitor in detail.
—Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 13 Mar. 2026
Advertisement Among people who did not currently have a substance use disorder, Al-Aly studied their likelihood of becoming addicted to alcohol, cannabis, cocaine, nicotine, or opioids over a three year follow-up period after being prescribed either a GLP-1 or a SGLT2 inhibitor.
—Alice Park, Time, 4 Mar. 2026
All of the patients had Type 2 diabetes and either took a GLP-1 or another diabetes drug called a sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitor, or SGLT2.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 4 Mar. 2026
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Tara Haelle, Scientific American, 17 Mar. 2026
In an editorial published along with the guidelines in JACC and Circulation, Blumenthal described a trial of a PSCK9 inhibitor in detail.
—Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 13 Mar. 2026
Advertisement Among people who did not currently have a substance use disorder, Al-Aly studied their likelihood of becoming addicted to alcohol, cannabis, cocaine, nicotine, or opioids over a three year follow-up period after being prescribed either a GLP-1 or a SGLT2 inhibitor.
—Alice Park, Time, 4 Mar. 2026
All of the patients had Type 2 diabetes and either took a GLP-1 or another diabetes drug called a sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitor, or SGLT2.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inhibitor
Noun
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The 13-year-old from Long Island, New York, had been born with ureterovesical junction obstruction, a rare congenital disease, where a blockage between the ureter and bladder causes urine to back up into the kidney.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
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According to police, necropsy results for both of the dead dogs revealed a cylindrical obstruction, resembling a corn cob, as well as a black substance consistent with bedding material.—
Kellie Love,
Hartford Courant,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The system continuously maps nearby activity, such as detecting pedestrians, vehicles, and unexpected obstacles.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Apr. 2026
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And that really is a huge obstacle for the Chinese now.—
Jamie Lincoln Kitman,
Rolling Stone,
24 Apr. 2026
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Following the investigation, more than 50 sheriffs in Missouri and Kansas updated their restraint policies, and the National Institute for Jail Operations recommended the content for national training, signaling a push for reform in how restraint systems are managed in correctional facilities.—
Brande Victorian,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2026
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Colorado is among several states to prohibit or severely limit the use of chokeholds and neck restraints by police officers.—
Morgan Lee,
Denver Post,
23 Apr. 2026
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Putting aside any adults-only constraint, that principle also would be in effect, even when kids might pass by that book sitting on that shelf.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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As noted in a report from TWZ, the aircraft’s proportions indicate it is sized to fit within the constraints of a supercarrier deck while carrying a substantial weapons load.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Apr. 2026
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Without the liability of actors whose voices will deepen and heights will shoot up over time, Netflix can continue to exploit this IP as long as its audience desires, looking ever-more-solipsistically inward rather than branching out.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
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As a condition of receiving the Prize, each potential winner will be required to complete and return a Promotions Release and Affidavit, which includes confirmation of eligibility, a liability release, and, where lawful, a publicity release.—
AJC.com,
AJC.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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The second is to open the strait by eliminating Iran’s stranglehold on it.—
Garrett Downs,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2026
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In reality, Iran now has a stranglehold over global oil flows, one that did not exist before the war, and Gulf energy exporters are as a result considering options to bypass Tehran’s grip.—
Amena Bakr,
semafor.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Inhibitor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inhibitor. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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