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the central part or aspect of something under consideration
the kernel of your argument seems to be the inevitability of human migration into space
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Recent Examples of kernel
Besides, there’s one more kernel of truth in the swirl of paranoia.
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Marina Koren, The Atlantic, 12 Oct. 2024
Kids also love getting to help by spinning the handle to churn the kernels.
—Juliet Izon, Glamour, 24 Sep. 2024
Start with a kernel of an idea and then build from there.
—Tracy Brower, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
The kernels can become sticky during rainy or humid periods and plug up feeder ports.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Dec. 2024
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Marina Koren, The Atlantic, 12 Oct. 2024
Kids also love getting to help by spinning the handle to churn the kernels.
—Juliet Izon, Glamour, 24 Sep. 2024
Start with a kernel of an idea and then build from there.
—Tracy Brower, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
The kernels can become sticky during rainy or humid periods and plug up feeder ports.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Dec. 2024
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These booze-free craft cocktails made by Curious Elixirs, incorporate herbs, spices, roots and botanicals.Allison Aubrey, NPR, 9 Jan. 2025
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The Human Element: Evolving Roles And Collaboration Platform engineering has transcended its technical roots to become an inherently multidisciplinary endeavor.Srikanta Datta, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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First, unlike Marathon, which is still a shooter, this is going to be far outside that core Bungie space.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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Psyche is a nickel-iron core asteroid that orbits the sun beyond Mars anywhere from 235 million to 309 million miles away.Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2025
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In addition, Anthropologie will amplify the Celandine launch with social media takeovers across their channels as well as robust Pinterest experiences designed to capture the essence of wanderlust.Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 13 Jan. 2025
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In essence, The Rock is holding WrestleMania 41, its potential main event and all of its top matches in the palm of his hand.Blake Oestriecher, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Vinnie had slowly managed to win his big brother's heart over.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 5 Jan. 2025
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But additional research with more stringent control groups and better trial designs in recent years have questioned the potential heart benefits of alcohol, with the latest showing that even a daily drink can increase blood pressure, a risk factor for heart disease.Alice Park, TIME, 4 Jan. 2025
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“Kernel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kernel. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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