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 The researchers found that, in less than two days, the patients' immune systems became responsive to the cancer cells and began attacking them. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024 Facial recognition software provided a match of more than 99 percent with the man CNN met in the Damascus prison cell. Tim Lister, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024 Tiny, coffin-like cells that four men were made to share. James Longman, ABC News, 14 Dec. 2024 The cells of the epidermis, or the outside layer of skin, constantly regenerate. Mark Gurarie, Health, 6 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cell 
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Noun
  • From cosy corner rooms painted in jewel colours to the master Wisteria suite, each has its own style and character.
    Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
  • The main room is full of locals seeking an early-afternoon pick-me-up, but the backyard is quieter, with rustic tables and large plants under a makeshift roof made of golden tarp.
    Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
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  • Despite these efforts, enough lawmakers managed to convene in the parliamentary chamber, unanimously rejecting Yoon's declaration.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • All three women are seen as potential holdouts on his nomination in a chamber where Republicans will soon hold a 53-47 majority that has little room left to lose anyone else from inside the GOP.
    Savannah Kuchar, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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  • Fox broadcast affiliates saw an 8% increase in viewership from the month before, with Nielsen indicating the final three games of the Dodgers vs. Yankees World Series as well as NFL and college football games as the source of the jump.
    Selome Hailu, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Some 150,000 people in Syria are unaccounted for, most of whom were kidnapped or detained by the Assad regime or its affiliates, according to the International Commission on Missing Persons (ICMP).
    Irene Nasser, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
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  • The interior cabins can be as small as 143 square feet, which is snug, even for a cruise ship.
    David Swanson, Travel + Leisure, 14 Dec. 2024
  • The carrier generates 43% of its revenue from main cabin economy tickets, down from a 60% share in 2010.
    Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 14 Dec. 2024
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  • The chapter on work is particularly relevant in a post-pandemic world, where hybrid work has become the new norm.
    Charlie Fink, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Enthusiasts are eagerly speculating about new chapters in the expansive Dutton universe that could keep the show’s legacy alive.
    Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 16 Dec. 2024
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  • In addition to loving the shape, its plethora of nifty compartments are the true stars.
    Ali Faccenda, Travel + Leisure, 14 Dec. 2024
  • Ozark Trail Belt Bag This belt bag comes with a fully adjustable waist strap to double as a crossbody, a buckle closure, and three zippered compartments: a main one, a pocket in the front, and a stash pocket in the back for essentials.
    Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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  • Separate into freezer containers using amounts that will be used in recipes, leaving headspace (or put three tablespoons each of whole egg mixture into ice cube tray slots, then transfer to moisture-vapor-proof containers once frozen and immediately put back in the freezer.
    Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Simply chop the extra cilantro, then transfer it into ice cube trays with a bit of water or olive oil to easily incorporate into cooking in the future.
    Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2024

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“Cell.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cell. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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