cell

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as in room
an area within a building that has been set apart from surrounding space by a wall a jail cell

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as in affiliate
a local unit of an organization his mission was to locate and infiltrate the terrorist cell that was believed to be hiding in the city

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Recent Examples of cell Without medication, people with HIV will experience a rebound in their viral loads, while also experiencing a lower number of disease-fighting cells, known as CD4 cells. Mathew Rodriguez, Them, 28 Jan. 2025 This energy also destroys or damages the cells that help your hair grow.78 Some people report discomfort during the laser hair removal process. Cristina Mutchler, Health, 27 Jan. 2025 Set amid Argentina’s Dirty War of the 1980s, the film follows Valentín, a political prisoner played by Diego Luna, who shares a cell with Molina, played by Tonatiuh, a window dresser convicted of public indecency. Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Jan. 2025 In addition, cells migrated 60% faster in DUSP6 overexpressing cells compared to the control, whereas migration was reduced by 60% in the knockout cells. New Atlas, 26 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for cell 
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  • Land Speed Record, named for the amphetamines that fueled Hüsker Dü’s first West coast tour, was recorded at the end of the tour at 7th Street Entry, the smaller of the two rooms at Minneapolis’s iconic club First Avenue.
    Al Shipley, SPIN, 4 Feb. 2025
  • Specifically geared toward relaxing and entertaining, the lower level is highlighted by a game room and a plush screening room that seats at least 10.
    Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 4 Feb. 2025
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  • Collins, another moderate and the only member of either chamber from New England who is a Republican, is also viewed as a key swing vote.
    Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2025
  • But when details of the governor’s plan didn’t materialize until February, lawmakers in the House and Senate each had their own versions of a proposal that differed dramatically — and the chambers were never able to come to a compromise.
    Vivian Jones, The Tennessean, 3 Feb. 2025
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  • Wade Langston, 57, was identified as the victim in the Saturday, Jan. 26, incident, ABC affiliate KRDO-TV, the Colorado Springs Gazette and Fox affiliate KXRM-TV reported.
    Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 28 Jan. 2025
  • This newsletter may contain advertising, deals, or affiliate links.
    Michael Kan, PCMAG, 28 Jan. 2025
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  • Spending time at his family cabin was Jim’s favorite happy place, either alone or especially with family.
    Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
  • In order to further minimize weight, Renault also designed an air circulation system that keeps the cabin well-ventilated without the need for an air conditioning system.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Feb. 2025
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  • Overall, the Red Bull sponsorship deal represents a new chapter for Trackhouse Racing and a potentially transformative moment for NASCAR.
    Joel Thayer, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
  • In the world of the film, which was written by Paul Zimmerman, New York has just emerged from COVID-19 lockdowns and Roger has been commissioned by an editor (Lisa Lucas) to write about its new chapter.
    Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Jan. 2025
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  • Flying Whales The huge cargo hold will be built as a structural compartment in the belly of the ship, with a dual sliding door system for loading and unloading cargo via hydraulic cables without the vessel having to land.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Feb. 2025
  • Its compartments and zipped internal pockets will satisfy those with a penchant for organization.
    Christina Holevas, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2025
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  • The latest trending ice cube hack isn’t for making pancakes or elevating your Tomato-Basil Spritz.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Feb. 2025
  • Firm cubes of cheese are cooked with onions and red bell peppers, simmered in a creamy tomato sauce full of warm spices.
    Arika Herron, Axios, 27 Jan. 2025

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“Cell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cell. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.

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