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kidneys

noun

plural of kidney

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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 kidneys And the kidneys then help eliminate the extra sugar in the urine. — Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 21 July 2026 Sure, Dhamaka still serves goat testicles and kidneys, but the once boldly presented brains at Adda are now tucked inside an obscuringly creamy egg custard. — Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 19 July 2026 Visceral fat surrounds your internal organs, like your liver and kidneys. — Jillian Kubala, Health, 19 July 2026 Initial blood work revealed his kidneys weren’t functioning properly, and he was advised to drink more water while doctors continued investigating the cause. — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026 If not properly treated, heatstroke can quickly damage the brain, heart, kidneys and muscles. — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado updated July 17, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026 Within this framework, goji berry preparations, including tonics, tinctures, and powders, are used to support the yin of the liver, kidneys, and lungs. — Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 July 2026 When the body is dehydrated, the kidneys work hard to increase the release of minerals and waste products in urine. — Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 10 July 2026 The drug, called Trutakna, is designed to treat IgA nephropathy, a condition in which immune antibodies build up in the kidneys. — Jason Mast, STAT, 8 July 2026

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In a world where live events of all kinds are at the center of the media business, expect a whole lot more live music at World Cup venues next time around.

— Howard Homonoff, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
The Los Angeles River has become a popular stage for performances of all kinds in recent years.

— Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026

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The resident, who asked not to be identified, said that crime and other types of violence in the area have become increasingly common since the COVID-19 pandemic.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 July 2026
First off, there are two main types of yaks in Tibet – and the cloning project has different goals for them.

— Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 25 July 2026

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His Cedar Island Drive house is on a corner lot of sorts, which throws a bow right at I-285.

— Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 26 July 2026
Researchers often use the Morningness Eveningness Questionnaire, a 19-item survey that sorts respondents into five buckets, from definitely morning to definitely evening.

— Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026

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Today, some bright spots aside, the Art Deco District’s historic commercial spine is a drab length of vacant and unkempt storefronts, smoke shops, liquor stores, fast-food outlets, cheap T-shirt emporia and other varieties of tourist trap.

— Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
Celebrity Chef Eric Adjepong, a festival anchor, was particularly impressed by the diverse mango varieties, noting their versatility beyond sweetness for both savory and sweet dishes.

— Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

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