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Recent Examples of marrow
Treatment required months of chemotherapy and a bone-marrow transplant.
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Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 30 Dec. 2025
Bone marrow is either red or yellow, depending upon the preponderance of hematopoietic or fatty tissue.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Dec. 2025
While a donor with a very close match in genetics is preferred, if that’s not available, doctors can now use marrow that isn’t as close a match but use more intensive medications to prevent rejection.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 14 Oct. 2025
The story of the bitter conflict ripping Loving County apart is inseparable from its history, one of hardship, survival, and ties to an unforgiving place that are born deep inside a person’s bones like marrow.
—Mitch Moxley, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
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Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 30 Dec. 2025
Bone marrow is either red or yellow, depending upon the preponderance of hematopoietic or fatty tissue.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Dec. 2025
While a donor with a very close match in genetics is preferred, if that’s not available, doctors can now use marrow that isn’t as close a match but use more intensive medications to prevent rejection.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 14 Oct. 2025
The story of the bitter conflict ripping Loving County apart is inseparable from its history, one of hardship, survival, and ties to an unforgiving place that are born deep inside a person’s bones like marrow.
—Mitch Moxley, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marrow
Noun
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Strip off the hard outer skin and chew the woody pith, extracting its sweetness before spitting it out.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
30 Jan. 2026
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Discard the pith and drain the water from the seeds.—
Mary Ann Esposito,
Boston Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Perhaps, on extremely long timescales, those heavier elements will sink to the center of the core, producing an inert center that slows the rate of fusion even further.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Feb. 2026
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With Sam Darnold under center, the Seahawks were third in points scored and eighth in yards gained.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Surgery, cancer, heart and lung diseases, age (over 40 years old) and family history are among risk factors for developing a pulmonary embolism, per Medline Plus.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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In January, lawyer Robert Pang said Lai suffered health issues including heart palpitations, high blood pressure and diabetes.—
Kanis Leung,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Before sunrise, dozens of people were in line outside the court building to secure a seat in the courtroom.—
Kanis Leung,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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One of the city’s star attractions is the huge 25,000-seat Great Theater, used for theatrical performances, public assemblies, religious ceremonies and, in the Roman era, gladiatorial battles.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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To see him in such high spirits, seemingly not dampened by being rested for the final half-hour as Chelsea continue to manage his minutes, was a rare treat.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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The spirit and the symbolism were, at times, undecipherable.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Perhaps, on extremely long timescales, those heavier elements will sink to the center of the core, producing an inert center that slows the rate of fusion even further.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Feb. 2026
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Sina Azodi, the director of the Middle East Studies Program at George Washington University, told Fox News Digital that Khamenei’s authority stems from direct control over Iran’s core power centers.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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But on Monday, the French pharma firm reported that clinical trial results showed its experimental oral drug venglustat improved the neurological manifestations of what’s known as type 3 Gaucher disease, which can include poor muscle coordination and cognitive issues.—
Andrew Joseph,
STAT,
2 Feb. 2026
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Eventually there will be a physical manifestation of the Hall, a building somewhere with plaques and memorabilia and exhibits honoring the rich history of sports in Southern California, but that will be at the back end.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
31 Jan. 2026
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The following day will features panel discussions, keynotes and poetry readings, including a performance by artist and activist Samia Halaby and discussions with Clinton, DuVernay and Foster.—
Marc Malkin,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2026
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The actor decried the lack of stories by and for women in Hollywood during her keynote speech at the annual Academy Women’s Luncheon in November.—
Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Marrow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marrow. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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