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prepossesses

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present tense third-person singular of prepossess

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Because the galaxy’s gravity influences the stellar stream’s shape and motion, the researchers used the trail of stars to trace the galaxy’s gravitational field.

— Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
Because the forest canopy influences shade, temperature, water loss and photosynthesis, the index provides a powerful measure of forest function.

— Regan E. Dunn, The Conversation, 13 Aug. 2026

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