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a number of persons or things that are grouped together because they have something in common
her new boyfriend is of a different kidney than what she usually dates
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Recent Examples of kidney
The impact of VOCs on humans ranges from mild irritations like burning eyes to more severe health impacts like kidney damage.
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Rotem Eylor, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
People who take certain types of medicines or those who have medical conditions, such as kidney disease, may need to consume less of certain minerals.
—Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 4 Jan. 2025
Its competitor Novo Nordisk has also explored additional medical uses for its incretin medications, such as treating chronic kidney disease.
—Bruce Gil, Quartz, 2 Jan. 2025
Drinking water can contain contaminants like lead, Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), and other chemicals, which have been linked to cancer, learning delays in children, kidney disease, and other health problems.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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Rotem Eylor, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
People who take certain types of medicines or those who have medical conditions, such as kidney disease, may need to consume less of certain minerals.
—Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 4 Jan. 2025
Its competitor Novo Nordisk has also explored additional medical uses for its incretin medications, such as treating chronic kidney disease.
—Bruce Gil, Quartz, 2 Jan. 2025
Drinking water can contain contaminants like lead, Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), and other chemicals, which have been linked to cancer, learning delays in children, kidney disease, and other health problems.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for kidney
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On Thursday, January 2, Wolfgang Puck's Bar & Grill at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas found itself in hot water — and not the kind meant for cooking.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Matchmaker Maria kind enough to join us now with some tips for our viewers.ABC NEWS, ABC News, 7 Jan. 2025
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Seen from above, thin yellow stripes crisscross its head and back like a network, a similar pattern as giraffes or pythons.Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
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European political leaders of such varied ideological stripes as the Social Democratic defense minister of Germany, Boris Pistorius, and the Conservative candidate for the country’s chancellorship, Friedrich Merz, agree that defense spending needs to increase significantly.Arancha González Laya, Foreign Affairs, 6 Jan. 2025
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This Rose Bowl managed to be a bridge of sorts between the past and future of college football.Andrés Soto, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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Russia and Ukraine may agree to deescalate and turn the existing front line into a border of sorts.Shane Croucher, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
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DirecTV has plans to launch bundles in other genres soon.Joe Reedy, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
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Choosing to create salsa and plena tracks alone is part of an enduring tradition of protest in the genre, according to experts.Solcyré Burga, TIME, 14 Jan. 2025
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As a result, the breed have moderate exercise needs and need to be socialized from a young age.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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As owners, industry experts, and retailers advance their understanding of pet health, the landscape will undoubtedly uncover more knowledge about dietary needs, preferences, and risk profiles across various breeds.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 2 Jan. 2025
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In addition, proponents of the law say, the U.S. government has longstanding rules about foreign ownership of companies across a variety of industries.Todd Spangler, Variety, 10 Jan. 2025
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In states with medical marijuana, the substance can be prescribed by a doctor, including to treat a variety of conditions such as chronic pain, multiple sclerosis, severe nausea and Alzheimer’s disease, according to the Mayo Clinic.Ian Max Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Kidney.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kidney. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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