tissue

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Recent Examples of tissue Studies have shown that the presence of inflammation in the prostate, particularly in benign tissue, is associated with a higher risk of prostate cancer. Brittany Poulson, People.com, 8 July 2025 This could be surgery to remove excess tissue in the neck that may be blocking the airway or move forward the jaw bones to give more space behind the tongue and soft palate. Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025 Research shows that each pound of muscle burns about 6 calories daily at rest, while fat tissue burns only around 2 calories.13 Strength training exercises, such as weightlifting, help build and maintain muscle. Lindsay Curtis, Health, 30 June 2025 But obtaining and freezing ovarian tissue requires surgery, which could carry risk. Karina Zaiets, USA Today, 30 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for tissue
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Noun
  • Fred, lithe as a jungle cat, sidled past Irv in his tie-dye and Lily in her towel, and made his way down the hall.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 July 2025
  • In addition to outfitting cabanas, sunbeds and deck chairs in sand and dark brown colorways, the Italian company has designed a range of beach essentials, from towels and shoppers to water bottles and hats.
    Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 9 July 2025
Noun
  • This case has two compartments — one large enough to carry a small bottle of wine or water, and another set of shelves that shoppers say are large enough to hold glasses, napkins, and snacks.
    Jacqueline Tempera, People.com, 7 July 2025
  • Plates and placemats, yellowed bed linens and napkins, glassware, curios, and sewing kits.
    Libby Buck July 1, Literary Hub, 1 July 2025

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“Tissue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tissue. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.

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