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Recent Examples of decoct
Devereux says at any given time, about 70 percent of Wayfinder’s taps pour lagers, including the award-winning Hell helles-style lagerbier, C-Z-A-F decocted pilsner, and the Funeral Bock black bock.
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Andre Meunier, oregonlive, 31 Oct. 2019
In herbal medicine, roots and harder plant material like seeds and bark are often decocted (cooked over low heat for a length of time) as a way of extracting their healing qualities.
—Alaina Sullivan, Bon Appetit, 24 Jan. 2017
In herbal medicine, roots and harder plant material like seeds and bark are often decocted (cooked over low heat for a length of time) as a way of extracting their healing qualities.
—Alaina Sullivan, Bon Appetit, 24 Jan. 2017
Andre Meunier, oregonlive, 31 Oct. 2019
In herbal medicine, roots and harder plant material like seeds and bark are often decocted (cooked over low heat for a length of time) as a way of extracting their healing qualities.
—Alaina Sullivan, Bon Appetit, 24 Jan. 2017
In herbal medicine, roots and harder plant material like seeds and bark are often decocted (cooked over low heat for a length of time) as a way of extracting their healing qualities.
—Alaina Sullivan, Bon Appetit, 24 Jan. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decoct
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And the disaster has exposed holes in the region's preparations to reduce the chances of fires getting so unmanageable and to keep communities safer.Lauren Sommer, NPR, 15 Jan. 2025
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Discussions are expected to focus on recent confrontations in the South China Sea and long-term mechanisms to reduce simmering tensions.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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To purge their body of nitrogen, an astronaut needs to breathe pure oxygen for a few hours, both before and after donning a spacesuit.Regina Kim, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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My Bitdefender contact explained that the clean bill of health in the dashboard refers to the fact that my personal data was already purged from data brokers during my reviews of other similar products.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Jan. 2025
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Eventually, officers deployed tear gas into his room, flushing him out and arresting him.James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2025
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This important liquid contributes to a number of essential functions, such as regulating body temperature, flushing out waste, acting as a shock absorber for the brain and spinal cord, making saliva, and lubricating the joints.New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Jan. 2025
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Try this steamer from Dr. Dennis Gross, $159 at Sephora, for a professional-level device that delivers micro-steam technology to intensely hydrate and visibly purify your skin.Nora Colomer, Fox News, 3 Jan. 2025
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Packed with grapefruit extract to purify and ceramides to shield against environmental stressors, this Best of Beauty Award winner leaves your scalp refreshed and your hair soft without drying it out.Erin Parker, Allure, 3 Jan. 2025
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This year, Chanel will be investing in data collection and processes to identify evolving hotspots and drivers of carbon emissions to sharpen and refine its transition plan.Olivia Pinnock, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Chief Strategy Officer Suzi Watford, a former SiriusXM executive who also previously worked for Lewis at the Journal, has been collaborating with senior leaders for months to refine the Post's mission for the current age.David Folkenflik, NPR, 15 Jan. 2025
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Bond missions for characters usually boil down to training checklists, encouraging the use of different weapon types or certain attacks in exchange of experience points.Diego Argüello, Rolling Stone, 13 Jan. 2025
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The answer effectively boils down to load management.Newsweek, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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The spokesperson clarified that Willis had not granted permission for the song's use at rallies because it was not legally required.John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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Bob clarified that all the traitors agreed a housewife should go and that Dorinda would be the first.Mathew Rodriguez, Them, 14 Jan. 2025
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Summary Most basic hair care routines involve cleansing, conditioning, and styling.Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 4 Jan. 2025
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At once cleansing, soothing, and hydrating, the botanical blend has a woody, herbaceous scent.Jenny Berg, Allure, 1 Jan. 2025
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“Decoct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decoct. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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