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Often described as the cell's internal cleanup and recycling system, autophagy removes damaged proteins and cellular debris before they can accumulate and cause harm.

From Science Daily • Jun. 28, 2026

Often affixed inconspicuously to poles, they photograph the back of every passing vehicle and collect license plate data—as well as color, make, model and features like a bumper sticker or a gun rack.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

Jude Bellingham: Often England's spark but Bellingham was reduced to flashes with how deep Ghana defended and the little space he was allowed.

From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026

Often, there’s not just one single solution for a client, he adds.

From Barron's • Jun. 13, 2026

Often the hallways were empty, and Conrad and I could run back and forth enjoying ourselves before we went into the library to sit quietly at a table and spend hours looking at books.

From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals