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as in chamber
one of the parts into which an enclosed space is divided
cells in a honeycomb
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Recent Examples of cell
Sinclair’s work on senescence intersects with new therapeutic directions in oncology, from CAR-T failures linked to T-cell exhaustion to the growing interest in senolytic adjuvants.
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Gilberto Lopes, STAT, 12 Feb. 2026
Brad Lander is headed to trial on May 11, accused of obstructing the use of a foyer at 26 Federal Plaza at a protest over conditions in hidden holding cells where migrants are detained, a judge ruled Thursday.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 12 Feb. 2026
The measles virus is attacking the cells that line her lungs and suppressing her immune system, rendering her vulnerable to secondary infections.
—Elizabeth Bruenig, The Atlantic, 12 Feb. 2026
Inhibiting cholinesterase in the brain does not slow or stop the brain cell death and other damage caused by Alzheimer’s disease, noted Weber, who was not involved in the study.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 12 Feb. 2026
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Gilberto Lopes, STAT, 12 Feb. 2026
Brad Lander is headed to trial on May 11, accused of obstructing the use of a foyer at 26 Federal Plaza at a protest over conditions in hidden holding cells where migrants are detained, a judge ruled Thursday.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 12 Feb. 2026
The measles virus is attacking the cells that line her lungs and suppressing her immune system, rendering her vulnerable to secondary infections.
—Elizabeth Bruenig, The Atlantic, 12 Feb. 2026
Inhibiting cholinesterase in the brain does not slow or stop the brain cell death and other damage caused by Alzheimer’s disease, noted Weber, who was not involved in the study.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 12 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cell
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Super Bowl Sunday, Olandria Carthen and Nic Vansteenberghe both posted Instagram Stories from the game, including one playful video of the two of them together in their hotel room.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
9 Feb. 2026
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And on Sunday before 70,823 at Levi’s Stadium, the unit showed the world there is room for more than one hard-hitting, suffocating defense in Seahawks history.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Previous versions of the bill failed to gain traction in both chambers last year.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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Theoretically, the plasmas collide in the fusion chamber and are compressed by magnets around the machine.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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The announcement by Mohsin Naqvi came a day after a regional affiliate of the Islamic State group, identifying itself as Islamic State in Pakistan, claimed responsibility in a statement carried by its Amaq News Agency.—
MUNIR AHMED,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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Multiple ransom notes have been sent to local news outlets, and one included specific details from the crime scene at Guthrie’s home and a demand for $6 million, Tucson ABC affiliate KGUN reported Sunday.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
8 Feb. 2026
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American is likewise revamping its wide-body planes with larger, single business-class cabins, putting in a three-class cabin on new Airbus narrow-bodies and expanding its airport lounges.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2026
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Electrical cables on a high-speed line were also severed, and a fire was started at an electrical cabin in the Adriatic town of Pesaro, the railway network said.—
Antonia Mortensen,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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The future of the parallel giant slalom at the Games may be uncertain, yet as one chapter closes, Riegler hopes the next generation of racers will still be given the chance to flourish.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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While Maryland law would permit him to run again after time out of office, his decision marks the close of a significant chapter in our state’s political life.—
Stuart Schmidt Jr,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Feb. 2026
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There are so many little pockets and interior compartments to keep cords, chargers, adapters, memory cards, and backup batteries in their own little spot.—
Lauren Breedlove,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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It’s made from durable and beautiful pebbled leather with a main zippered compartment and an extra exterior zippered compartment.—
Carly Totten,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Feb. 2026
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From travel must-haves like packing cubes and portable chargers to airplane layers and tech upgrades, these member-only discounts can quickly add up to major savings, long before the sales go public.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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Another surprise came from Remo Ruffini, chairman and chief executive officer of Moncler, who for the first time personally designed the look for the bearers of the placards, the latter looking like giant ice cubes.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Cell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cell. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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