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Recent Examples of substratum
If the substratum of the local and the vernacular is being erased in a metaphorical but also very literal sense by a voracious and extractive economic order, then the global subaltern’s rage must be given a voice and a place.
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Manuel Borja-Villel, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2024
In this model the modern Turks and Kurds would also be reflective of this ancient substratum, being more insulated from Sub-Saharan admixture as well as the population movements of Arabian tribes from the peninsula in the first century or so of Islam.
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 9 Aug. 2012
Precisely, the Uygurs are descended from Northeast Asian Turks, who assimilated an Indo-European speaking substratum.
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 7 Sep. 2012
This may be a case where the original cultural substratum has an outsized impact (the dialect of eastern New England, made famous by the Catholic Irish of Boston, is descended from East Anglian English!).
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 30 Dec. 2011
Southeast Asians are derived from several pulses of farmers from the fringes of what became southern China, but absorbing an ancient earlier substratum.
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 29 Apr. 2012
The suffix -core comes from hard core, which at first (1841) referred to broken bricks or stones that formed the hard substratum of roads and foundations.
—Melissa Mohr, The Christian Science Monitor, 7 Feb. 2022
Sessions is speaking to a real perception of a significant substratum of the American citizenry.
—Christopher Shea, Vox, 1 Aug. 2018
Severance occurs when the tail tip adheres to the substratum and the rest of the planarian pulls away.
—Chris Ciaccia, Fox News, 23 May 2018
Manuel Borja-Villel, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2024
In this model the modern Turks and Kurds would also be reflective of this ancient substratum, being more insulated from Sub-Saharan admixture as well as the population movements of Arabian tribes from the peninsula in the first century or so of Islam.
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 9 Aug. 2012
Precisely, the Uygurs are descended from Northeast Asian Turks, who assimilated an Indo-European speaking substratum.
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 7 Sep. 2012
This may be a case where the original cultural substratum has an outsized impact (the dialect of eastern New England, made famous by the Catholic Irish of Boston, is descended from East Anglian English!).
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 30 Dec. 2011
Southeast Asians are derived from several pulses of farmers from the fringes of what became southern China, but absorbing an ancient earlier substratum.
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 29 Apr. 2012
The suffix -core comes from hard core, which at first (1841) referred to broken bricks or stones that formed the hard substratum of roads and foundations.
—Melissa Mohr, The Christian Science Monitor, 7 Feb. 2022
Sessions is speaking to a real perception of a significant substratum of the American citizenry.
—Christopher Shea, Vox, 1 Aug. 2018
Severance occurs when the tail tip adheres to the substratum and the rest of the planarian pulls away.
—Chris Ciaccia, Fox News, 23 May 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for substratum
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Outgoing Anfield sporting director Julian Ward had worked through Christmas Day to get the framework of a £44million ($55m at today’s rates) deal agreed.James Pearce, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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This shift not only sparks innovation but also requires organizations to implement strong governance frameworks to mitigate risks and ensure quality.Hrishikesh Joshi, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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In this sense, malicious means no legal basis to sue or criminally charge the individual except for purposes of using the heavy hand of the government to seek retribution against the individual.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Oh, and Rickey stole 25 bases and logged a .366 OBP at age 42 in that final qualifying campaign.Tony Blengino, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The bridge's deck was found to be in satisfactory condition, while the substructure was in fair condition.Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 5 Dec. 2024
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Demolition will allow for the construction of a new foundation and substructure to be installed by the end of 2025.Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 4 Dec. 2024
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The legend was himself, a Maui resident who owned 25 acres on the island's Southeastern shore for three decades.Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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The tower is set along the shores of Walt Disney World’s Seven Seas Lagoon and offers great views of the Magic Kingdom.Megan duBois, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Improve anchorage of attached structures: Make sure that attached structures such as carport and porch roofs are adequately restrained from wind uplift by ensuring that the roof structure is attached to columns and that the columns are anchored to the foundations.Kelly Puente, The Tennessean, 18 Jan. 2024
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The idyllic, postcard beaches, clear water, and sandy anchorages of the eastern region prove a bit more popular.Kathleen Turner, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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In a statement to Variety, a spokesperson for Sony Pictures Entertainment reiterated the studio's support for Lively.Doha Madani, NBC News, 27 Dec. 2024
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Harris, meanwhile, drew support from leaders including LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman, who gave approximately $12 million to Future Forward and Harris’ campaign, and Netflix chairman Reed Hastings, whose $7 million donation to Harris led some Republicans to cancel their Netflix subscriptions.Alison Durkee, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Israeli Air Force fighter jets conducted strikes on the Houthis infrastructure at Sana’a International Airport, the Hezyaz and Gas Kanatib power stations, and other military infrastructure in the Al Hudaydah, Salif, and Ras Kanatib ports on the west coast part of the country.Mike Brest, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 26 Dec. 2024
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The Path Forward As APIs become central to digital infrastructure, organizations must evaluate security vendors not only on their API security controls—such as discovery, posture governance and runtime protection—but also on their support for open API frameworks.Michael Nicosia, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Two Gen-Zers behind me keep up a running commentary, crying out in dismay every time Kevin lies on a bed with his shoes on.Erin Somers, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
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Using Advantageous Terrain: Bucks tend to bed in areas with advantageous terrain.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Substratum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/substratum. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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