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Recent Examples of adjuvant
Kennedy has long falsely asserted that vaccines containing aluminum salts as an adjuvant cause health problems.
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Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
For several months post-surgery, Larry weighed the pros and cons of adjuvant chemotherapy with fluoropyrimidines.
—Kerin Milesky, Boston Herald, 26 July 2025
Thanks to research and testing at Tulane University, a new adjuvant vaccine development could eradicate whooping cough, much like smallpox.
—Craig Shoup, The Tennessean, 27 Nov. 2024
Chemotherapy Chemotherapy is one of the most common forms of adjuvant therapy.
—Ruth Jessen Hickman, Health, 20 Sep. 2024
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Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
For several months post-surgery, Larry weighed the pros and cons of adjuvant chemotherapy with fluoropyrimidines.
—Kerin Milesky, Boston Herald, 26 July 2025
Thanks to research and testing at Tulane University, a new adjuvant vaccine development could eradicate whooping cough, much like smallpox.
—Craig Shoup, The Tennessean, 27 Nov. 2024
Chemotherapy Chemotherapy is one of the most common forms of adjuvant therapy.
—Ruth Jessen Hickman, Health, 20 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adjuvant
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Gwen Polk, the district’s assistant superintendent for business and financial services, said there is a lot of uncertainty about several revenue streams.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Alex Gavern, an assistant clinical professor of law at the University of Tulsa and an immigration attorney, said the Highway Patrol has become a primary arm of ICE enforcement in the state.—
Ben Fenwick,
Oklahoma Watch,
12 Feb. 2026
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When to use a neti pot In modern medicine, nasal irrigation through neti pots and other methods such as squeeze bottles and bulb syringes are widely recognized as a supportive therapy for sinus and nasal symptoms.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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Shop more comfy, supportive bralettes on Amazon, below.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
8 Feb. 2026
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The building would also house complementary retail tenants, limited assembly uses, and a small food and beverage component.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
10 Feb. 2026
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And the way to clear that bar is finding the right combinations, the best complementary skill sets, the best chemistry mix.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Jim Williams shared that Adam Williams’ official cause of death was atherosclerotic and hypertensive cardiovascular disease, with obesity as a contributory factor.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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Tyson pointed to other religions' customs, like the Muslim practice of praying five times a day or Catholics attending mass, as significant contributory components to communities here on Earth.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
14 Dec. 2025
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More than 25 additional people were injured during the attack in the small mountain town.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Feb. 2026
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This story has been updated with additional information.—
Amanda Davies,
CNN Money,
12 Feb. 2026
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The dam also blocked fish migration, essentially choking off 30 miles of the river and hundreds of miles of tributary habitat.—
Brandon Loomis,
AZCentral.com,
15 Dec. 2025
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Athens demands that Melos become a tributary ally against Sparta and fortify its reputation for invincibility or confront destruction.—
Bruce Fein,
Baltimore Sun,
14 Aug. 2025
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There can never again be a DED, even if Sherrill promises that Roehrenbeck will be subordinate to Garcia.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
26 Jan. 2026
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The inspector general's investigation found that Reece and Ruff — who were supervisor and subordinate — did not disclose their romantic relationship, which is a violation of a city executive order.—
Nushrat Rahman,
Freep.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Adjuvant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adjuvant. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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