as in professional
having or showing a lack of emotion or interest
She spoke to the patient's family in a clinical tone.
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The 24-year-old was clinical again, needing just five touches in the penalty area to continue his hot streak in front of goal, illustrated in his shot map for the season below.
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Thom Harris, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
Addressing these questions is critical to guide clinical practice.
—Ziyad Al-Aly, The Conversation, 22 Jan. 2025
With its focus on reducing inefficiencies, analysts wonder whether this administration will favor quicker clinical development and drug approvals.
—Juergen Eckhardt, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Isak’s silkiness is sublime, and check out his composure and clinical finish for his second goal against Wolves, above.
—Phil Hay, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
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Thom Harris, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
Addressing these questions is critical to guide clinical practice.
—Ziyad Al-Aly, The Conversation, 22 Jan. 2025
With its focus on reducing inefficiencies, analysts wonder whether this administration will favor quicker clinical development and drug approvals.
—Juergen Eckhardt, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Isak’s silkiness is sublime, and check out his composure and clinical finish for his second goal against Wolves, above.
—Phil Hay, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Clinical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clinical. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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