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On the sentient, mutant island of Krakoa, almost all of the mutants of Marvel joined together to create a new nation.—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 1 Mar. 2025 For example, scientists have developed small molecules that can bind to mutant p53 and stabilize its faulty structure, restoring its ability to bind DNA and regulate genes.—Prosper Obed Chukwuemeka, The Conversation, 20 Feb. 2025 Pretend to be considering demands, then pull out spike and stab mutant leader in the neck.—Jack Handey, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025 In the comics, Sabra is a mutant and skilled combatant who works as an agent for Mossad, Israel's secret service.—Nick Romano, EW.com, 7 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mutant
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Etymology
Latin mutant-, mutans, present participle of mutare
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