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Recent Examples of plaques
And in mice with more advanced conditions, with unstable plaques that are more likely to rupture, treatment reduced the plaque size by 52%.
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New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2025
New Atlas, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plaques
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The key biomarkers for women, Comite says, include thyroid function tests, hormone level tests, nutrient status labs, and metabolic markers, such as fasting insulin, fasting glucose, and hemoglobin A1c.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
14 Jan. 2026
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The historic site is now a memorial park, with markers showing the original adobe’s foundation.—
Staff report,
Daily News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Entry fee is $10 with a chance to win trophies and door prizes.—
Angela George,
Sioux Falls Argus Leader,
9 Jan. 2026
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Thirteen World Series trophies have been won under the past two CBAs preceded by a full offseason.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
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Loose or missing stones suggest poor maintenance and potential safety or structural concerns, according to Cahill and Thorne.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
10 Jan. 2026
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The stones appear to be set in either an 18-karat white gold or a platinum band.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
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And there's the only medals that are presented at closing ceremonies, which is pretty cool.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
7 Jan. 2026
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Snowboarder Chloe Kim will go for her third consecutive win in the snowboard halfpipe competition while 21-year-old speedskater Jordan Stolz is expected to earn multiple medals in his Olympics debut.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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For travelers interested in exploring more than just free-entry parks, the National Park Service maintains a database of other sites, monuments, and memorials that don’t require a fee.—
Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
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Its distinctive architecture is especially interesting; an unexpected juxtaposition of awe-inspiring Roman monuments and the charming skyline of a former imperial town.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
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And while the traditional ice rink is still popular, skating ribbons and forest skating trails are popping up across the Midwest to offer a different kind of thrill.—
Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
9 Jan. 2026
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Set the scene Crossing the Rickenbacker Causeway from the Miami mainland, sapphire water flanks ribbons of highway on both sides.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
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Additional excavations could bring answers, Frame communicated, with the team hoping to find alters — tombstones frequently included the units soldiers belonged to.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Concrete beams standing in the dirt like tall tombstones.—
Daniel Estrin,
NPR,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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From comfort food classics to more elevated plates, several bites stood out at a preview event.—
Alexa Stone
January 9,
Kansas City Star,
9 Jan. 2026
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Your purchase includes dinner plates, salad plates, pasta bowls, cereal bowls, and mugs — enough for six people.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Plaques.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plaques. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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