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Noun
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Both Monahon and Carroll are writing about transformation of the paradigm-exploding kind.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026 -
That way, researchers could break out of that paradigm themselves to identify the positive in the shadow, such as social influence and high self-esteem.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This is one of the most dramatic instances of language retreat ever mapped in Europe.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
4 May 2026
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When looking at the top 25 April results since World War II, the strategist found that in those instances the broad market index increased an average 2% in May, rising 88% of the time that month.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
4 May 2026
Noun
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For example, a single high-quality crown or veneer at a private London clinic can cost £600 to £1,200 or more, whereas similar work in Turkey is often much lower.—
K.H. Koehler,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Now, a group of doctors is using the example of Hurricane Helene to urge federal lawmakers to help improve access to substance use medications in severe weather emergencies.—
Andrew Jones,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Instead, the Defense Ministry is seeking to make the military more attractive to a broad cross section of society.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Just as Season 1 was a sociological cross section of Asian-American Los Angeles and its many subcultures, Season 2 gets specific with another corner of Southern California.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Despite their aging heart, the sharks seemed quite able to get around—some of the specimens in the study were collected by longline fishing in Greenland waters, suggesting the sharks could find bait and successfully capture it.—
Jeanna Bryner,
Scientific American,
4 May 2026
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As a result, lawmakers charged the commission with crafting new rules for private companies that transport anatomical specimens and university researchers.—
Dug Begley,
Houston Chronicle,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Soil vapor sampling, which is an evolving science, involves collecting underground gas samples to detect volatile organic compounds associated with human decomposition.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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For troubleshooting, home gardeners can contact their local CSU Extension office to speak with a master gardener, who can evaluate photos or samples and, if necessary, escalate the issue to specialists.—
Jamie Siebrase,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
Noun
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The Morning Fork is a mom-and-pop diner serving brunch classics like a full or half order of eggs benedict ($17), Belgian waffles ($12) and burritos ($20).—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
6 May 2026
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As a broadcaster, Turner revolutionized television with programming including the first 24-hour news network and Turner Classic Films, a channel devoted to Hollywood classics.—
Matt Carlstrom,
Vanity Fair,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Automakers, however, continue to use forms of dazzle camouflage to disguise prototype automobiles from other manufacturers and the media during testing.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
5 May 2026
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The newest node prototype, called Ocean-3, is scheduled for testing in the northern Pacific Ocean later in 2026.—
Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
5 May 2026
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“Locus classicus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locus%20classicus. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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