as in various
able to be distinguished in some way from others of the same kind
variant strains of a disease variant points of view
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Recent Examples of variant
Tina Reed, Axios, 11 Dec. 2024
Expect a tri-motor Sapphire variant sometime in the near future, too.
—Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
Different configurations of the R1T from 2024 and 2025 currently occupy the top twenty-eight spots in the ranking, with two variants of the 2025 Dual Max at the very top.
—Peter Douglas, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
On Friday, there's a private five-course dinner experience with chef Edward Lee paired with the brewery's Dark Charge variants and bourbon cocktails.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 6 Dec. 2024
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The researchers analyzed genomes of breast cancer patients and narrowed in on a variant of a gene known as PCSK9 gene, normally associated with its role in elevating cholesterol.
—Tina Reed, Axios, 11 Dec. 2024
Expect a tri-motor Sapphire variant sometime in the near future, too.
—Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
Different configurations of the R1T from 2024 and 2025 currently occupy the top twenty-eight spots in the ranking, with two variants of the 2025 Dual Max at the very top.
—Peter Douglas, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
On Friday, there's a private five-course dinner experience with chef Edward Lee paired with the brewery's Dark Charge variants and bourbon cocktails.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 6 Dec. 2024
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The firm is accusing these parties of violating various Texas state laws by allegedly offering a former client of Buzbee's money in exchange for suing his company.Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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Those fees included a 2.5% flat tax for Muslim charity, as well as a road tax and various income taxes on individuals and small businesses, Zelin says.Lauren Frayer, NPR, 20 Dec. 2024
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Social media users have repeatedly and falsely linked comedian Sam Hyde to high-profile shootings by spreading variations of his name in the aftermath of such attacks, as is the case here.Andre Byik, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement Both films also feature world-famous actors trying to disappear into beloved characters who have become so woven into the popular consciousness that any variation risks alienation.Valli Herman, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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The lavish ceremony took place several weeks after a smaller wedding in Las Vegas.Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 18 Dec. 2024
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After Trump banned travel to the U.S. from several Muslim-majority countries in 2017, Trudeau announced that Canada’s doors were open.Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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Bridge RNAs Represent the Next Generation of Gene Editing While CRISPR promises to revolutionize the treatment of rare diseases caused by mutations in a single gene, experts are already pioneering gene editing’s next frontier.Juergen Eckhardt, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Although there are no confirmed person-to-person infections so far, Susanne recently reported on research that indicates the strain currently affecting dairy cows is one mutation away from becoming easily transmitted between humans.Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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The need for innovative and comprehensive solutions that alleviate the stress around planning, packing, labeling, traveling, and settling is evident, especially with the average American moving 11.7 times in a lifetime – every instance posing different challenges.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Owing to dietary restrictions, each friend chooses a different dish to eat.Foggy Brume, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
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There may be slight deviations from the podcast audio.Amanda Luberto, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Treat the project as an experimentation project and make decisions to pivot to a new strategy or solution in scenarios where there is deviation from the original implementation.Buyan Thyagarajan, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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He's also shown interest in competing at other spots like Cordele Motor Speedway and Anderson Motor Speedway.Alex Harrington, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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Check out my website or some of my other work here.Lien De Pau, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
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“Variant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/variant. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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