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Recent Examples of nonbiological
Thoughtful estate planning can rectify this oversight, ensuring that non-biological but emotionally significant heirs receive their fair share.
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Ashley Case, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Although they could have been formed by either biological or non-biological activity, these compounds join a host of other tantalizing clues to the potential existence of ancient Martian life.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Mar. 2025
Of course, organics don't mean that life is there, because organics can have a biological origin or a non-biological origin.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
Would Max Kepler become another Cleveland pitcher’s non-biological parent?
—Zack Meisel, The Athletic, 9 Aug. 2024
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Ashley Case, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Although they could have been formed by either biological or non-biological activity, these compounds join a host of other tantalizing clues to the potential existence of ancient Martian life.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Mar. 2025
Of course, organics don't mean that life is there, because organics can have a biological origin or a non-biological origin.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
Would Max Kepler become another Cleveland pitcher’s non-biological parent?
—Zack Meisel, The Athletic, 9 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonbiological
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Rare film footage, costumes, shoes, props, papers and other Joffrey goodies are making their way across the country for a three-month stay, marking the company’s 70th anniversary and 30th year in its adopted home.—
Lauren Warnecke,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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According to the village's 2025 adopted budget, the village manager's salary is $113,506.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Nicholas Alexander is cast as Moses’ adoptive brother Ramses.—
David L. Coddon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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After Katherine convinces her to return to Colorado, Jackie is determined to make amends with Alex and set boundaries with Cole while finding her place within her adoptive family.—
Max Gao,
Variety,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Nonbiological.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonbiological. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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