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Recent Examples of concretion
The head of the ankylosaur still partly encased in the concretion it was discovered in.
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Jeanne Timmons, Ars Technica, 25 Jan. 2023
The concretions preserved the soft-bodied organism from further decay, but unfortunately the fossils are often flattened due to the weight of the overlying sediment.
—David Bressan, Forbes, 18 Apr. 2023
In the mud layers deposited around 300 million years ago at the bottom of a basin, marine organisms are preserved inside carbonate concretions.
—David Bressan, Forbes, 18 Apr. 2023
During excavations, the archaeologists found Spanish silver coins concreted into the shapes of the sacks that once contained them and recovered a cup attached to a large, unidentified concretion weighing about 100 pounds.
—Michael Bawaya, Discover Magazine, 29 Apr. 2015
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Jeanne Timmons, Ars Technica, 25 Jan. 2023
The concretions preserved the soft-bodied organism from further decay, but unfortunately the fossils are often flattened due to the weight of the overlying sediment.
—David Bressan, Forbes, 18 Apr. 2023
In the mud layers deposited around 300 million years ago at the bottom of a basin, marine organisms are preserved inside carbonate concretions.
—David Bressan, Forbes, 18 Apr. 2023
During excavations, the archaeologists found Spanish silver coins concreted into the shapes of the sacks that once contained them and recovered a cup attached to a large, unidentified concretion weighing about 100 pounds.
—Michael Bawaya, Discover Magazine, 29 Apr. 2015
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concretion
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Persistent boxing personality posted this AI image to troll Stevenson—one of his favorite pastimes: While an argument can be made that Stevenson needs to chase more finishes, that’s not his style, and fight fans who don’t appreciate that expose their limited absorption of the sport.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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Editor's tip: This product's styling polymers create a thin, invisible umbrella that helps lock your style and prevent moisture absorption from the air.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
17 Feb. 2025
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Highlighted for its ability to shine a spotlight on beauty and health brands through cutting-edge earned, owned and paid digital marketing and the integration of AI into campaign management, the agency founders recently earned a coveted spot on the 2024 Inc. Female Founders 250 list.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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Invest in integrations, self-service tools, AI and automation to drive significant efficiency as your company scales.—
Rana Robillard,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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After the Court of Chancery’s ruling last year, Musk started a campaign to persuade companies not to incorporate in Delaware and moved the site of incorporation for his businesses out of the state.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
18 Feb. 2025
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To balance this potential outcome with the benefits of AI incorporation, law firms should consider educating junior lawyers on the proper use of AI and where a human touch should always be included.—
Mark Doble,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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The other sticky wicket in the Paramount-Skydance merger is Trump’s current lawsuit against CBS News.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2025
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Before the merger is finalized, there could be turbulence ahead, mainly because of CBS News.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
26 Feb. 2025
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Critics argue that Spotify’s algorithmic curation contributes to the homogenization of taste.—
Diana Spehar,
Forbes,
6 Dec. 2024
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The next stage is material homogenization which guarantees its high-phase purity.—
William Mullane,
USA TODAY,
31 Jan. 2025
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And its recent leaders say they’re dedicated to that unification and coordination.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Jan. 2025
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The scene highlighted the power and unification of American sports.—
Bobby Burack,
Fox News,
3 Jan. 2025
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Alsup handed down the order on a temporary restraining order sought by labor unions and nonprofits in a lawsuit filed by the coalition last week.—
JANIE HAR THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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Terror is not a word used loosely by the coalition members.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Concretion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concretion. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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