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Derived from waste, these propellants are also part of the EU's climate plans.
From Barron's • May 31, 2026
Derived from nutrition data from nearly 5,000 Americans, NCS sores are linked to blood pressure, waist circumference and weight.
From Salon • Dec. 30, 2024
Derived from the Sistine Chapel, it’s an adjective meaning “a light blue color.”
From Seattle Times • May 29, 2024
Derived from the Italian word for trust, these rings depicting two clasping hands were commonly used in ancient Rome, typically as a wedding ring or symbol of faithful love.
From National Geographic • Jan. 11, 2024
Derived from corps, Fr., "deceased body," oratio, Lat., "speaking," and ration, Eng., "victuals," and means a moribund body, good for nothing but feeding and spouting.
From Punch - Volume 25 (Jul-Dec 1853) by Various
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