as in root
the central part or aspect of something under consideration
the kernel of your argument seems to be the inevitability of human migration into space
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Further Reading Real-time Linux is officially part of the kernel after decades of debate
To pull it all together, Grinberg designed a custom circuit board with no vias (paths from one side of the circuit board to the other) and only right-angle traces for a retro aesthetic.
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Benj Edwards, Ars Technica, 23 Sep. 2024
At the Bread Lab, Jones wanted to test a hypothesis: that field-level diversity, in any number of realms from kernel shape to color to heat resistance, could help fields and farmers weather increasingly extreme climate conditions.
—Ryan Kellman, NPR, 10 Sep. 2024
Originally, granum referred to individual seeds or kernels of cereal plants, but its meaning expanded to include small particles, measurements (like grains of salt or sand), and even textures in materials (like wood grain).
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Add the vegetable broth and corn kernels and continue to cook until the corn is heated through, about 5 minutes.
—Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 28 Sep. 2024
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Benj Edwards, Ars Technica, 23 Sep. 2024
At the Bread Lab, Jones wanted to test a hypothesis: that field-level diversity, in any number of realms from kernel shape to color to heat resistance, could help fields and farmers weather increasingly extreme climate conditions.
—Ryan Kellman, NPR, 10 Sep. 2024
Originally, granum referred to individual seeds or kernels of cereal plants, but its meaning expanded to include small particles, measurements (like grains of salt or sand), and even textures in materials (like wood grain).
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Add the vegetable broth and corn kernels and continue to cook until the corn is heated through, about 5 minutes.
—Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 28 Sep. 2024
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This rapidly evolving industry traces its roots back to the creation of the Singapore Sling at Raffles Hotel in 1915, one of Asia’s most iconic cocktails.Paul Caputo, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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Nestled in the heart of View Park-Windsor Hills, the restaurant is a love letter to the rich cultural tapestry of Black South Central L.A., offering patrons an elevated yet approachable space to indulge in fine dining while soaking in the area’s artistic and historic roots.Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 27 Nov. 2024
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The core, at Earth’s center, is made of super-hot liquid and solid metal.Andrew Gase, Discover Magazine, 30 Nov. 2024
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At their core, Builders value stability and community above all else.Mark Travers, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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Photo-Illustration: Vulture; Photos: Paramount Nearly every TV show that Taylor Sheridan has ever produced has been, in essence, a crime drama.Noel Murray, Vulture, 18 Nov. 2024
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The tools take advantage of Generative adversarial networks, which, in essence, try to trick the AI algorithm with incorrect (i.e., adversarial) data.PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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This is because perfumers have new and improved molecules to work with that capture different facets of the rose (the fresh green stems, the delicate petals, the intoxicating heart).Sophia Panych, Allure, 23 Nov. 2024
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Everyone 75 years and older who hasn’t already been vaccinated should get the RSV vaccine (which the FDA approved in 2023), according to the CDC, as well as people ages 60 to 74 with health issues like lung or heart problems that increase their risk of severe disease.Katie Camero, SELF, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Kernel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kernel. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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