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Recent Examples of uptake
Established in 2023 to create multiple innovative, local and sustainable algae value chains in countries bordering the Baltic and North Seas, Locality sets the basis for the market uptake of innovative, socially responsible and sustainable products formulated using algal biomasses.
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Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 10 June 2026
But as the uptake of telehealth has grown substantially since the start of the covid pandemic, McClain is one of millions of Americans who have used online companies to meet a variety of their medical needs.
—Maia Rosenfeld, NBC news, 29 May 2026
The relatively bleak fortunes for young workers in jobs vulnerable to AI appeared to begin after the release of OpenAI's ChatGPT late in 2022, the Stanford researchers found, suggesting uptake of the popular chatbot may have hindered the job prospects of some applicants.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 28 May 2026
In many countries, electricity still carries higher taxes and charges than fossil fuels, slowing the uptake of electric vehicles, heat pumps and industrial electrification.
—María Mendiluce, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
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Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 10 June 2026
But as the uptake of telehealth has grown substantially since the start of the covid pandemic, McClain is one of millions of Americans who have used online companies to meet a variety of their medical needs.
—Maia Rosenfeld, NBC news, 29 May 2026
The relatively bleak fortunes for young workers in jobs vulnerable to AI appeared to begin after the release of OpenAI's ChatGPT late in 2022, the Stanford researchers found, suggesting uptake of the popular chatbot may have hindered the job prospects of some applicants.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 28 May 2026
In many countries, electricity still carries higher taxes and charges than fossil fuels, slowing the uptake of electric vehicles, heat pumps and industrial electrification.
—María Mendiluce, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uptake
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That eight-step process analyses balls according to eight criteria, including circumference, water absorption, rebound height, shape and size retention, and sphericity (a measurement of roundness).—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
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The best ones pull me into a state of total absorption, back to the way reading felt in childhood.—
Angelina Mazza,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
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Beyond the tax of digestion, Weiner says that eating too close to bedtime can cause stomach contents to reflux into the esophagus and even the upper airway, leading to coughing and throat drainage at night, which can also interfere with sleep.—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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That's because fluids like cold water help move food and waste through the digestive tract, waking up the gastrointestinal (GI) system and preparing it for efficient digestion for the rest of the day.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
19 June 2026
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How much of the story is meant to address the general struggle of immigration and cultural assimilation, and how much is just a specific narrative about a specific man?—
Deborah Treisman,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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But although resistance is similarly futile, their goals are less about assimilation than worshipping the obsessive Grant's wife, Starla (Elizabeth Banks).—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
1 May 2026
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Sina Azodi, director of George Washington University’s Middle East studies program, noted Israel’s attacks on Lebanon are an issue for Iran while the US could possibly interpret Tehran claiming to close the Strait of Hormuz as a violation of the memorandum of understanding.—
Mitchell McCluskey,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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In fact, some are doing little to hide their skepticism – and, in some cases, outright frustration – with the memorandum of understanding, which White House officials hope to spin into a more lasting peace agreement and nuclear accord.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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“Uptake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uptake. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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