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incidence

[in-si-duhns] / ˈɪn sɪ dəns /


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"We now see that incidence is also increasing in white populations too, showing that this public health challenge is broadening across the generations," she added.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

Since 2011, incidence of most food-borne illness has remained flat.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

In fact, adding more qubits usually corresponds with a higher incidence of errors.

From Barron's Jun. 22, 2026

A sharp increase in metastatic breast cancer cases in the pandemic’s early years was largely attributed to care delayed by pandemic restrictions, rather than a real increase in incidence.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 15, 2026

But it isn’t hunger that drives millions of armed American males to forests and hills every autumn, as the high incidence of heart failure among the hunters will prove.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck

According to available data, around twenty incidences were reported in the maritime area along the French Riviera between the 16th century and the early 2000s with waves often exceeding two meters.

From Science Daily May 21, 2026

"Whilst these are historical allegations, incidences brought to our attention where these expectations are not met, are thoroughly investigated and addressed appropriately."

From BBC Nov. 28, 2024

The DOC responds to around 85 incidences a year on average, mostly consisting of single animals.

From BBC Nov. 25, 2024

Teens of high school age, 14 to 17, and young adults old enough to be in college, 18 to 22, had the highest incidences of depression throughout the study, the researchers found.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 1, 2024

Inaccurate data from countries with high incidences of MDR have made it difficult for pharmaceutical companies to meet demand for these drugs consistently, and therefore market prices have fluctuated.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French




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