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Noun
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Their injuries did not appear to be life-threatening, but no further information on the nature or severity of the injuries was available, Kelley said.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
25 Feb. 2026 -
While the court handed down several years in prison, the family said the outcome doesn't match the severity of the crime.—
Madeleine Wright,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Genes involved in adaptation, such as those linked to virulence, metabolism or host interaction, also move with them.—
Lily Peck,
The Conversation,
17 Feb. 2026
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Even controversial research aimed at enhancing pathogen transmissibility and virulence can yield valuable insights into how pathogens naturally evolve and how to prepare for future pandemics.—
David Gillum,
STAT,
22 Jan. 2026
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All that vitriol over some poor, wide-eyed urchin just trying to climb an invisible ladder or descend some invisible stairs?—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
23 Feb. 2026
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Davis says that although the stream of vitriol toward himself and Burdell has continued online, the community has rallied around the restaurant.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Shrillness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shrillness. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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