as in various
able to be distinguished in some way from others of the same kind
variant strains of a disease variant points of view
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Recent Examples of variant
Tina Reed, Axios, 11 Dec. 2024
Expect a tri-motor Sapphire variant sometime in the near future, too.
—Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
Different configurations of the R1T from 2024 and 2025 currently occupy the top twenty-eight spots in the ranking, with two variants of the 2025 Dual Max at the very top.
—Peter Douglas, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
On Friday, there's a private five-course dinner experience with chef Edward Lee paired with the brewery's Dark Charge variants and bourbon cocktails.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 6 Dec. 2024
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The researchers analyzed genomes of breast cancer patients and narrowed in on a variant of a gene known as PCSK9 gene, normally associated with its role in elevating cholesterol.
—Tina Reed, Axios, 11 Dec. 2024
Expect a tri-motor Sapphire variant sometime in the near future, too.
—Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
Different configurations of the R1T from 2024 and 2025 currently occupy the top twenty-eight spots in the ranking, with two variants of the 2025 Dual Max at the very top.
—Peter Douglas, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
On Friday, there's a private five-course dinner experience with chef Edward Lee paired with the brewery's Dark Charge variants and bourbon cocktails.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 6 Dec. 2024
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There’s reliable evidence that laughter improves various aspects of mental, emotional and physical health.Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 8 Dec. 2024
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The weekend household consists of various aristocrats, plutocrats and tycoons of the age.Louis J. Esterhazy, WWD, 8 Dec. 2024
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Social media users have repeatedly and falsely linked comedian Sam Hyde to high-profile shootings by spreading variations of his name in the aftermath of such attacks, as is the case here.Andre Byik, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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Mendoza, located in Argentina, on the other hand, boasts ideal weather for red and white wine production with variations in altitude and bracing winds from the nearby Andes mountain range.Alissa Fitzgerald, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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What To Know Over the past several months, there have been various similar recalls for cars and specific car parts, mainly led by the NHTSA.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Mainlanders pay $80 for weekday green fees, which is quite the deal on this locals-popular layout featuring several holes that either approach the beach or have ocean views.Scott Kramer, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Bridge RNAs Represent the Next Generation of Gene Editing While CRISPR promises to revolutionize the treatment of rare diseases caused by mutations in a single gene, experts are already pioneering gene editing’s next frontier.Juergen Eckhardt, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Although there are no confirmed person-to-person infections so far, Susanne recently reported on research that indicates the strain currently affecting dairy cows is one mutation away from becoming easily transmitted between humans.Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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The need for innovative and comprehensive solutions that alleviate the stress around planning, packing, labeling, traveling, and settling is evident, especially with the average American moving 11.7 times in a lifetime – every instance posing different challenges.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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The 2025 class will pursue their studies at 13 different institutions across the UK, ranging from Oxford, Cambridge and Edinburgh, to the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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There may be slight deviations from the podcast audio.Amanda Luberto, The Arizona Republic, 11 Dec. 2024
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In comparison, this year's deviation, while notable, is less extreme.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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Join 1 other in the comments View Comments CNN has reached out to these companies, along with Stanley, for comment on the nationwide recall.Karina Tsui, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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Arsenal made overtures and given other interest around him, Villa regarded his acquisition a significant coup.Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Variant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/variant. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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