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Noun
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Nutrient deficiencies: Not getting enough iron, zinc, biotin, and protein can negatively affect your hair.—
Kelly Burch Published,
Verywell Health,
25 Feb. 2025 -
The former results from insulin deficiency, while the latter is caused by insulin resistance.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
22 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The most common motives for lying at work are fear of upsetting someone, avoiding conflict, not wanting to reveal inadequacies, or serving personal career goals.—
Lieke ten Brummelhuis,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Populations at risk for vitamin C inadequacy include:12 People who smoke or are exposed to secondhand smoke Individuals with limited food choices People with certain chronic illnesses or medical conditions that decrease vitamin C absorption 7.—
Jonathan Purtell,
Verywell Health,
19 Jan. 2025
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Authentic leaders, however, embrace their imperfections, fostering real connections by being open and honest with their teams.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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The cut became more and more about allowing the story to breathe, embracing moments of vulnerability and imperfection.—
Carolyn Giardina,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2025
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Profligacy in front of goal has curtailed league form and emphasised defensive shortcomings.—
Jacob Tanswell,
The Athletic,
16 Feb. 2025
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Congo's military, despite its size and funding, has long been hindered by shortcomings in training and coordination and recurring reports of corruption.—
JUSTIN KABUMBA,
arkansasonline.com,
16 Feb. 2025
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Webster is a good example of how luck — or a lack of it — can have a huge impact on a player’s career.—
Andy Naylor,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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There’s also no interior light, and for the price, that lack of a light, combined with the missing preheat feature, kept this one out of our top picks.—
Emily Farris,
Bon Appétit,
18 Feb. 2025
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The risk for venous insufficiency rises with age, smoking, inactivity, and excess weight, among other factors.6 Compression socks prevent venous ulcers by promoting blood flow from the legs.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
3 Feb. 2025
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Conditions like varicose veins and chronic venous insufficiency further hinder blood flow.—
Sandra Rose Salathe,
Flow Space,
30 Jan. 2025
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Maryland’s 85-77 win over Michigan featured a second half where the Terps erased their halftime deficit and outscored the Wolverines by 10.—
Taylor Lyons,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Feb. 2025
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Amid our age of attention deficits, Isbell’s achievements carry significant weight, particularly in a time when expectations for lavish spectacles continue to grow and lyric prompters, pre-recorded vocals and backing tracks are increasingly commonplace.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2025
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Trump is looking to rein in a budget shortfall that totaled more than $1.8 trillion in 2024 and already is at $840 billion through the first four months of fiscal 2025.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
21 Feb. 2025
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These funding shortfalls force districts to make difficult choices, often cutting programs in general education to cover special education costs.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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