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artery

[ahr-tuh-ree] / ˈɑr tə ri /


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According to People, the document also states Curry did not undergo surgery for either his coronary artery disease, kidney cancer or stroke.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 2, 2026

The A66, which is the major artery through Teesside and the location of the crash is surrounded by industrial units and factories, remained closed on Sunday.

From BBC Aug. 23, 2026

Rezaei, 71 years old, has shown no inclination to compromise on opening the Strait of Hormuz, an artery vital to the oil industry.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 11, 2026

A halt to shipping on parts of the key economic artery would deal yet another blow to Germany's economy, already battling problems ranging from the Iran war energy surge and US tariffs.

From Barron's Aug. 10, 2026

By 3:52 p.m., less than two hours after Miele’s first symptoms, his artery was reopened and Slater implanted a stent to keep it that way.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times

Crucially it sits very close to the carotid arteries which are vital vessels that supply blood to the brain, and the optic nerves that control vision.

From BBC Aug. 26, 2026

Major arteries for trade and agriculture across the continent are now at record low levels, disrupting freight transportation, forcing nuclear power plants to shut reactors and eroding agricultural productivity.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 18, 2026

Thursday’s fracture was on a steel pipe that forms the major arteries for water delivery from reservoirs and tanks to smaller distribution lines across Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 19, 2026

New research suggests that lacunar ischemic stroke is not primarily caused by fatty plaque building up inside arteries, as many have assumed.

From Science Daily Jul. 3, 2026

Upon the creature’s back were wings made from soiled white tarpaulin or hospital curtains, melted onto the flesh and veined with throbbing arteries.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros




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