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as in mysteries
something hard to understand or explain
the secrets of the Egyptian pyramids include the construction methods used to lift the huge blocks of stone in place
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as in keys
something that allows someone to achieve a desired goal
the secret to advancement in this company is hard work and dedication
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Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
French women perfume secrets Naturally, French women have been either applying their regular perfume to their hair or using hair fragrance for years.
—Ana Morales, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
Zee’s lab, for example, has tinkered with using acoustic stimulation to boost the slow waves of deep sleep that enhance memory processing and may be one of the secrets to short sleepers’ success.
—Marla Broadfoot, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Dec. 2024
As the body of John Paul’s father resurfaces in a suitcase from the family home’s pond, the secrets Grace and her sisters worked so hard to burry with John Paul start to resurface.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 25 Dec. 2024
Nielsen breaks down all those secrets and more, exclusively for PEOPLE.
—Hedy Phillips, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
These investigations are crucial for unlocking further secrets of the universe.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 25 Dec. 2024
Unlike spies who serve their country, the Black Doves work for cash, selling secrets to the highest bidder.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
Renowned visionary English physician William Harvey wrote in 1651 about how our blood contains all the secrets of life.
—Dr. Marc Siegel Fox News, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
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