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plaques

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plural of plaque

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Recent Examples of plaques 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 And in mice with more advanced conditions, with unstable plaques that are more likely to rupture, treatment reduced the plaque size by 52%. — New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2025

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By contrast, companies like Function Health (cost is $365) and InsideTracker ($489 for a blood test & annual membership) now offer panels of 50–250+ markers, making comprehensive testing accessible without a doctor’s order.

— Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
At risk here, three securities law experts told Fortune, is whether the key markers of a fair market, like transparent, timely, and comparable information, are being chipped away.

— Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 20 July 2026

Definition of markers

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Meanwhile, for Argentina, a win would cap a historic and dominant era that has included the 2022 World Cup title, two Copa América trophies and the 2022 Finalissima — all while the team has been led by the global megastar Lionel Messi.

— Becky Sullivan, NPR, 19 July 2026
The shortlist is drawn up by FIFA’s technical study group and then members of the media vote to decide the winners of these trophies.

— Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 17 July 2026

Definition of trophies

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Some protesters attacked police with stones and plastic bottles, injuring a few officers who were taken to the hospital, news agency ANI quoted Delhi Police as saying.

— Reuters, NBC news, 23 July 2026
Fashion has traditionally treated hero products as stepping stones, with brands quickly pivoting to the next launch.

— Karin Eldor, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of stones

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Match officials for the final receive medals too, having been selected based on their tournament form and eligibility given the teams competing.

— George Edwards, New York Times, 16 July 2026
Lee, a two-time Olympian, has won six medals in her Olympic career so far, including two gold medals, one silver medal and three bronze medals.

— Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 14 July 2026

Definition of medals

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For major memorials and monuments, that review can involve years of consultation before participating agencies and parties reach an agreement on how adverse effects will be addressed.

— Janay Kingsberry, The Atlantic, 19 July 2026
Though there are monuments and memorials — sidewalk plaques, benches, murals — sprinkled around the globe, there appear to be very few Jackson statues permanently displayed in the United States.

— Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026

Definition of monuments

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Here a team of engineers used strands of carbon fiber to form the body of a rocket, which looked like a mummy being wrapped in ribbons of plastic.

— Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026
Delicate ribbons of fettuccine tangle in a silky sauce of butter and Parmigiano.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026

Definition of ribbons

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The all-day menu features seafood, shareable plates, beers and creative drinks like Watermelon Sugar, made with vodka, elderflower liqueur, simple syrup, watermelon juice and lemon juice.

— Taryn White, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
The steel plates were meant to support the weight of the 15 residential floors being added above, according to the New York Times.

— Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 17 July 2026

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