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Recent Examples of plaque
Out of more than 300 patients who had their neck arteries scoured, Italian researchers reported, those with higher levels of plastics-laden plaque were more likely to suffer strokes, heart attacks or sudden death during the next three years.
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Michael Hawthorne,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
Research shows that regular consumption of matcha can help prevent atherosclerosis (a buildup of plaque in the arteries) and improve heart health.
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Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
20 June 2026
But there are other places in Central Florida that remind us of how hard-won these celebrations are — places sometimes commemorated by a small metal plaque, other times not identified at all.
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Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 June 2026
Pat Bender will be honored with a small plaque on the ground in front of the monument signs.
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Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 June 2026
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Michael Hawthorne,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
Research shows that regular consumption of matcha can help prevent atherosclerosis (a buildup of plaque in the arteries) and improve heart health.
—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
20 June 2026
But there are other places in Central Florida that remind us of how hard-won these celebrations are — places sometimes commemorated by a small metal plaque, other times not identified at all.
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Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 June 2026
Pat Bender will be honored with a small plaque on the ground in front of the monument signs.
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Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plaque
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Race, religion, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, class, disability and geography don’t line up in perfect political harmony, and each social marker tells only a fraction of the whole story.
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For luxury consumers, the old markers of status are becoming less important than access, belonging, and ease.
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As the World Cup round of 32 gets underway, Vaughn Dalzell and Drew Dinsick look at whom the odds favor among France, Argentina, Spain and England to take home the trophy.
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The hotel is a trophy project, for sure, but one that’s been achieved with more than a little panache.
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While buildings and monuments safeguard the past, McGee believes the future of Kansas City jazz ultimately rests with the musicians themselves.
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The Wildland Firefighter Foundation maintains a monument in Boise, Idaho, as well as a Wall of Honor, which memorializes each of the fallen.
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Tool Shed Brewing is an award-winning brewery, having won medals at multiple editions of the Canada Beer Cup.
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Miller has won six Olympic and 79 World Cup medals, including a gold medal for Alpine Combined at the 2010 Vancouver Games.
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The structure’s orthostat blocks, which are large stone slabs made of marble, were reintroduced to the property in different ways.
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Respecting Nature Nature is key to Japan’s traditional Shinto religion, in which mountains, trees, stone and flowers are capable of having spirits.
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The Diamondbacks grabbed an early lead on what should have been an out at the plate.
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Sox right fielder Braden Montgomery prevented more damage with his solid throw to the plate.
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After a cross into the box, Lo Celso was ahead of the last line of defense before firing it into the net for, technically, the third time tonight.
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After a corner kick and a nice cross, Sanchez flicked the ball in with his head as Colombian fans erupted.
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That joy was bursting at the seams; the kids couldn't wait for the ceremonial ribbons to be cut.
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Set aside an hour, put wax seals on a dozen gift tags, and cut and string the ribbon through them.
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“Plaque.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plaque. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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