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Recent Examples of decoct
Devereux says at any given time, about 70 percent of Wayfinder’s taps pour lagers, including the award-winning Hell helles-style lagerbier, C-Z-A-F decocted pilsner, and the Funeral Bock black bock.
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Andre Meunier, oregonlive, 31 Oct. 2019
In herbal medicine, roots and harder plant material like seeds and bark are often decocted (cooked over low heat for a length of time) as a way of extracting their healing qualities.
—Alaina Sullivan, Bon Appetit, 24 Jan. 2017
In herbal medicine, roots and harder plant material like seeds and bark are often decocted (cooked over low heat for a length of time) as a way of extracting their healing qualities.
—Alaina Sullivan, Bon Appetit, 24 Jan. 2017
Andre Meunier, oregonlive, 31 Oct. 2019
In herbal medicine, roots and harder plant material like seeds and bark are often decocted (cooked over low heat for a length of time) as a way of extracting their healing qualities.
—Alaina Sullivan, Bon Appetit, 24 Jan. 2017
In herbal medicine, roots and harder plant material like seeds and bark are often decocted (cooked over low heat for a length of time) as a way of extracting their healing qualities.
—Alaina Sullivan, Bon Appetit, 24 Jan. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decoct
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Diesel particulate matter has been slashed by 91 percent and sulfur oxides reduced by 98 percent since 2005, even as cargo processing increased by 15 percent during that period.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
27 Jan. 2025
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Magnesium supplements may help reduce the frequency of migraines.8 Manage blood sugar: Diets high in magnesium are associated with a lower risk of diabetes.—
Alex Yampolsky,
Health,
27 Jan. 2025
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In the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis, caused in part by shoddy lending standards at major banks, U.S. regulators increased pressure on lenders to purge clients in industries considered higher risk for money laundering or fraud.—
Hugh Son,Leslie Picker,
CNBC,
23 Jan. 2025
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President Trump threatened to purge officers from the U.S. military upon returning to the White House, and his new administration has already started making leadership changes.—
April Rubin,
Axios,
21 Jan. 2025
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Instead of the mirror moving insides its housing, the entire housing moves, so the mirror can sit flushing against it.—
Alistair Charlton,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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Symptoms include: Hallucinations or delusions Increased heart rate Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea Dizziness Muscle jerks Sweating or flushing Seizures Effexor is not approved for children but is sometimes used off-label for anxiety and depression disorders.—
Jessica Swirble,
Verywell Health,
17 Jan. 2025
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You’re left with skin that feels comfortable, purified, and protected, as if wrapped in an invisible shield against daily environmental damage.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
19 Jan. 2025
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By Clara Harter Los Angeles Times As buildings and brush continue to smolder in Los Angeles, a toxic soup of smoke, chemicals and particulate matter is being spread across the region by gusty winds, prompting a surge in interest in air purifying devices.—
Tribune News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
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Atlas, which is still in early stages, will be able to autonomously post on social media platforms, community manage, and gauge sentiment online to refine its creative process.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
28 Jan. 2025
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And then just the value of this program to be able to refine their voice and teach them to use their voice in that way.—
Mará Rose Williams,
Kansas City Star,
27 Jan. 2025
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Picking the right pet boils down to a person's lifestyle, how the pet socializes and pet policies.—
Krystal Nurse,
USA TODAY,
25 Jan. 2025
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Now Heartbeat presents the hundred-and-twenty-year-old opera in English—a rare occurrence for this particular tale—with instrumentation boiled down to a simple eight clarinets and two percussionists.—
The New Yorker,
The New Yorker,
24 Jan. 2025
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Zelenskyy did not clarify whether humanitarian aid had been paused.—
SAMYA KULLAB,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Jan. 2025
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The update further highlights Spirit’s attempts to clarify what constitutes acceptable dress for its flights.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
24 Jan. 2025
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The hair expert said that many brands had removed softening and cleansing agents from their products to market them as sulfate-free, a move seen as a marketing ploy after sulfates gained a bad reputation in the haircare industry.—
John Mac Ghlionn,
Newsweek,
13 Jan. 2025
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In fact, doing that kind of data cleansing lift is impossible for some companies.—
Kathleen Hurley,
Forbes,
9 Jan. 2025
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“Decoct.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decoct. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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