mechanism
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"The mechanism we identify could contribute to the elevated gold contents observed in hydrothermal systems in subduction zones," says Timm.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 29, 2026
The tech-heavy Kospi has been halted eight times so far this year under a stock market mechanism known as a circuit breaker, which is designed to calm panic selling.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
France has invoked the European Union's civil protection mechanism to ask for help, President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday, warning that the crisis remained "very intense".
From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026
Additional rescue experiments and studies using inhibitors supported the proposed mechanism.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 23, 2026
Galton’s idea was simple: he would mimic the mechanism of natural selection.
From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee
Tehran said earlier this week that it had held talks with Oman, which also borders the strait, on "common principles and operational mechanisms" to ensure the safe passage of shipping.
From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026
“I want to understand the mechanisms behind the brain biomarkers to see why it’s happening,” Shapses said.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 2026
The discussions focused on "common principles and operational mechanisms" for ensuring the safe passage of shipping through the strait while respecting the sovereign rights of the two states, Iran's foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026
"As the accessibility of these medications continues to rise and patient uptake increases, it's crucial that we understand the neural mechanisms underlying the effects we're seeing," said Lorenzo Leggio, M.D.,
From Science Daily ● Jul. 25, 2026
Miles of rope crisscrossed the space, running up towards the ceiling, turning on pulleys, and coming down the walls, where weights and other mechanisms held the rigging in place.
From "The Marvels" by Brian Selznick
Vocabulary lists containing mechanism
Power Suffix: -ism
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