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Recent Examples of concretion
The head of the ankylosaur still partly encased in the concretion it was discovered in.
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Jeanne Timmons, Ars Technica, 25 Jan. 2023
The concretions preserved the soft-bodied organism from further decay, but unfortunately the fossils are often flattened due to the weight of the overlying sediment.
—David Bressan, Forbes, 18 Apr. 2023
In the mud layers deposited around 300 million years ago at the bottom of a basin, marine organisms are preserved inside carbonate concretions.
—David Bressan, Forbes, 18 Apr. 2023
During excavations, the archaeologists found Spanish silver coins concreted into the shapes of the sacks that once contained them and recovered a cup attached to a large, unidentified concretion weighing about 100 pounds.
—Michael Bawaya, Discover Magazine, 29 Apr. 2015
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Jeanne Timmons, Ars Technica, 25 Jan. 2023
The concretions preserved the soft-bodied organism from further decay, but unfortunately the fossils are often flattened due to the weight of the overlying sediment.
—David Bressan, Forbes, 18 Apr. 2023
In the mud layers deposited around 300 million years ago at the bottom of a basin, marine organisms are preserved inside carbonate concretions.
—David Bressan, Forbes, 18 Apr. 2023
During excavations, the archaeologists found Spanish silver coins concreted into the shapes of the sacks that once contained them and recovered a cup attached to a large, unidentified concretion weighing about 100 pounds.
—Michael Bawaya, Discover Magazine, 29 Apr. 2015
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concretion
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But ground flaxseed has been broken down, making the omega-3s and other nutrients more available for absorption.Lina Begdache, The Conversation, 7 Jan. 2025
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To get the most benefits, take it with meals higher in fat to improve absorption and reduce side effects like reflux.Karen Berger, PharmD, Verywell Health, 6 Jan. 2025
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If the answer is yes, a SOAR gives your team full control over your SOC’s tooling integrations and automations.Daryl Lim, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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The app allows for seamless syncing across devices, enabling collaboration with others and integration with various apps and services.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 1 Jan. 2025
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Massage kale with a high-quality olive oil for incorporation into a salad (the additional step breaks down the leaf's rigid structure and cuts the bitterness, blend into a homemade pesto, or sauté with lemon and garlic and enjoy as a side.Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 30 Dec. 2024
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The incorporation of collision avoidance technologies and the enhancement of space situational awareness (SSA) are equally pivotal.David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
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In letters to Judge Garnett on Jan. 7, the satellite TV providers said that despite the Fubo-Hulu merger, Venu remained anti-competitive in nature.Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 10 Jan. 2025
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Since the merger, the total return for SNX shares has disappointed at 4.3%.Michael Khouw, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2025
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Second, there is the risk of cultural homogenization.Ali Hoss, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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In milk that's commercially produced in the U.S., the step after pasteurization, homogenization, involves forcing milk through a small nozzle at a high pressure to break up its fat globules and give it a uniform consistency.Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
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There’s tension that Blumenauer’s cannabis caucus, led by him, will be unable to find unification after himself and Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA), who started a cannabis working group years ago together, are gone.Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Dec. 2024
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Transnistrian authorities have suggested unification with Russia, even though the region is still internationally recognized as part of Moldova.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Pacelle said the Washington suit has amassed a coalition of more than 250 animal welfare and conservation groups supporting the cause.Adrian Rodriguez, Hartford Courant, 12 Jan. 2025
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That same year, the council also created and funded the Sacramento Family Unity, Education, and Legal Network, a coalition of community groups working together to help Sacramento’s immigrant and refugee population.Mathew Miranda, Sacramento Bee, 12 Jan. 2025
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“Concretion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concretion. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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