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Adjective
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When activated, those cells begin clearing away existing amyloid plaques, a process that was associated with reduced plaque buildup and improved cognitive function, the study found.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
3 Feb. 2026 -
Others said it was turned off for no more than a day, and some said the water was still available but at a reduced level.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
1 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Pour in 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth, season with freshly ground black pepper, and bring to a simmer.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Heap roasted turkey, bacon strips, avocado, and freshly ground black pepper on white toast.—
Ashlyn Ware,
Midwest Living,
23 Jan. 2026
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The fox was both here in this world with the nightingale and the pulverized worm, and also in a narrow pocket just behind it.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
19 Nov. 2025
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Some nibbles to graze on Lightly sweet, warmly spiced mulled wine is best paired with a selection of salty snacks.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
16 Dec. 2025
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Each year, the town of 4,400 people roars to life with its seasonal bash, ushering in the winter to come with joy, laughter, and plenty of mulled wine.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Dec. 2025
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An earlier version of this story mistakenly described micronized progesterone as a bioidentical hormone with a molecular structure identical to the estrogen produced in the ovaries.—
Allison Aubrey,
NPR,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Pestled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pestled. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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