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derived

adjective as in derivative

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Despite years of trying to diversify its earnings, the kingdom still derived 53% of revenue from the oil sector in the first half of this year, according to the Saudi Finance Ministry.

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Colors derived from plants, vegetables or other natural products behave differently than artificial ones, and are more sensitive to factors like light and temperature.

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For FinalSpark, the process begins with stem cells derived from human skin cells, which they buy from a clinic in Japan.

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A spokesperson for ANL has previously said it had "denied under oath that its journalists had commissioned or obtained information derived from phone hacking, phone tapping, bugging, computer or email hacking or burglary to order".

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She uses marine collagen, the type derived from fish, in a tropical-flavoured gel she drinks every day.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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