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a number of persons or things that are grouped together because they have something in common
her new boyfriend is of a different kidney than what she usually dates
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Recent Examples of kidney
In 2019, Nguyen's friend Penny Pride needed a kidney transplant.
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David Begnaud,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Many fruits are low in potassium, which is important for people with kidney problems who need to watch their potassium intake.
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Julie Scott,
Verywell Health,
22 June 2026
That shark nose front end keeps a hint of the BMW kidney grille although the new M yellow lights will surely become the new signature feature of future M cars.
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New Atlas,
21 June 2026
Jaxon had been removed from his father’s care last summer when his mother was dying of liver and kidney failure, and a judge determined that his father, who had serious health issues, was unable to properly care for him.
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Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for kidney
David Begnaud,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Many fruits are low in potassium, which is important for people with kidney problems who need to watch their potassium intake.
—
Julie Scott,
Verywell Health,
22 June 2026
That shark nose front end keeps a hint of the BMW kidney grille although the new M yellow lights will surely become the new signature feature of future M cars.
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New Atlas,
21 June 2026
Jaxon had been removed from his father’s care last summer when his mother was dying of liver and kidney failure, and a judge determined that his father, who had serious health issues, was unable to properly care for him.
—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for kidney
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kidney
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This one-of-a-kind woman heads the collection founded in its day by Emile Hermès (1871–1951)—an extraordinary cabinet of curiosities whose doors are occasionally opened to a select few on Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré.
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Earlier this year, Moderna’s data was at the center of a highly unusual public dispute as a then-top FDA official blocked the company’s application for its first-of-its-kind shot.
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This button-down is available in two shades of blue, black, white, and blue-and-white stripes — all easy-to-wear neutrals.
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Candidates from every political stripe have done it, including in 1996, when future President Barack Obama successfully challenged all his opponents in a state Senate primary.
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In fact, the NFLPA filed an amicus brief effectively against Clarett, portraying him as an interloper of sorts.
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At the time, the Bucks decided to spend that time as a fact-finding mission of sorts before pushing the negotiations into the summer.
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In an television age where genre seems increasingly like a suggestion rather than a hard-and-fast rule, the Emmys are often the lone arbiter of whether a show is essentially a drama or a comedy.
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Put simply, Musk would be using one incredibly pricey stock to buy another of the same genre.
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Colima’s tlalchichi breed is similar, with shorter legs.
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The zoo, which opened in 1972, houses and breeds threatened or endangered species, according to its website, with the aim to educate students and the general public about them.
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Guests can also access nearby sister resort Marival Emotions Resort & Suites Riviera Nayarit, which features kids and teens clubs and a variety of family-friendly activities, and food and beverage outlets.
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While at Fortress, Adamolekun visited a variety of Red Lobster restaurants in secret to assess them.
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“Kidney.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kidney. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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