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spinal cords

noun

plural of spinal cord

as in vertebrae

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Recent Examples of spinal cords In a new study, the team grew miniature human spinal cords from induced pluripotent stem cells and then deliberately injured them to replicate key features of traumatic spinal cord damage. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Feb. 2026

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backs

Noun

Nothing is set in stone, but volume remains king for fantasy running backs.

— Jonathan Rubin, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2026
Carrick started with two young centre-backs in Leny Yoro and Ayden Heaven, and the pair looked nervous against their opponents’ physicality.

— Chris McKenna, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

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