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Recent Examples of inhibitor
The need-to-know this morning Alumis said envudeucitinib, its oral TYK2 inhibitor, achieved multiple skin-clearance efficacy goals in two Phase 3 clinical trials involving patients with plaque psoriasis.
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Elaine Chen, STAT, 6 Jan. 2026
Most were taking either a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) or a serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI).
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 11 Dec. 2025
One new study has demonstrated that a PCSK9 inhibitor already on the market can reduce major cardiovascular disease events in adults with no prior heart attack or stroke.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
Instead of thinking of uncertainty as an inhibitor in your life, think of it as a chance to try something new.
—Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
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Elaine Chen, STAT, 6 Jan. 2026
Most were taking either a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) or a serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI).
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 11 Dec. 2025
One new study has demonstrated that a PCSK9 inhibitor already on the market can reduce major cardiovascular disease events in adults with no prior heart attack or stroke.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
Instead of thinking of uncertainty as an inhibitor in your life, think of it as a chance to try something new.
—Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inhibitor
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Its version, Satellite SOS, works similarly, and requires a clear view of the sky with as little obstruction as possible.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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If convicted, each defendant faces up to 10 years in prison for each trade secret charge and up to 20 years for obstruction of justice, along with fines of up to $250,000 per count.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
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In Waterfield’s view, the single biggest obstacle for genetic genealogy is the cost of lab work and rising upload fees associated with the DNA databases relied upon by investigators.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
21 Feb. 2026
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Anything that was anti-Jewish—a story about exclusion, an obstacle that hadn’t come down, a disapproving enumeration of supposedly Jewish traits—was possibly more fascinating.—
Nicholas Lemann,
New Yorker,
21 Feb. 2026
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Just like human relationships, the success of intelligent environments will depend not only on intelligence, but on tone, rhythm, restraint and trust.—
Nathanael Bondu,
Rolling Stone,
19 Feb. 2026
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But aggressive corporate action has yet to be matched by restraint through regulatory action, Russell said.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Ongoing trend Ukraine and Russia aren't alone in experiencing declining fertility and birth rates — the trend can be seen in a variety of European and Asia countries — and the decreases can be down to several factors, from career and lifestyle choices to economic constraints.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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Power constraints and potential grid equipment shortages are set to delay 30% to 50% of data center projects in 2026, as some hyperscalers weigh the benefits of pursuing on-site power generation instead, a new Sightline report found.—
Natasha Bracken,
semafor.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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Los Angeles County prosecutors are investigating whether Southern California Edison faces criminal liability for the Eaton fire that killed 19 people and devastated Altadena.—
Melody Petersen,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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The apartment complexes date to the 1960s and have been owned since the mid-2010s by a limited liability company, XLNC INVEST, belonging to an Israeli businessman and real estate investor.—
JC Reindl,
Freep.com,
19 Feb. 2026
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Moe’s entire tenure coincided with the Lakers’ stranglehold on the West.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
17 Feb. 2026
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But if Daniels is healthy and finds comfort in the new system, Washington has a chance to bounce back in an NFC East where the Philadelphia Eagles’ stranglehold appears to be weakening and where the New York Giants and Dallas Cowboys are trying to figure things out.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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“Inhibitor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inhibitor. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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