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[vair-ee] / ˈvɛər i /


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But there is no standardized public key for deciphering them; codes vary among plants and products, and the absence of an obvious “TF” is no guarantee Taylor Farms wasn’t involved.

From Salon Aug. 14, 2026

Account minimums may vary depending on the relationships between the fund manager or distributor and the advisory or brokerage firm.

From MarketWatch Aug. 12, 2026

The techniques vary: either seeding rockets are burned to release a plume of particles, or the saline solution is sprayed directly into the cloud for greater precision.

From Barron's Aug. 12, 2026

However, the price for a short-term let can vary dramatically depending on the type – such as a private or shared room within property or booking an entire home - and the number of people.

From BBC Aug. 11, 2026

All 25 of the courses take 414 days, and vary only slightly in thrust duration and angle.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir

Standard home inspections don’t necessarily involve checks for problems like lead, mold or termites — but that also varies by state and inspector.

From MarketWatch Aug. 15, 2026

For students at other universities, campus dining varies in affordability.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 9, 2026

Cardiorespiratory fitness varies widely from one person to another and is considered a strong indicator of cardiovascular health.

From Science Daily Aug. 8, 2026

Bunney said most jellyfish have stinging cells but the severity and detectability of the sting varies widely between species.

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

The amount varies depending on the prices of oil but in recent years has usually amounted to a few thousand dollars.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann

However, exercising on varied and even unstable surfaces can reduce this wear-and-tear process.

From Science Daily Aug. 16, 2026

They have varied from obscure Latin texts to cowboy novels.

From BBC Aug. 15, 2026

His filmography is as vast and varied as this bizarre castle’s meanderings, with life lessons for anyone.

From Salon Aug. 4, 2026

The fate of Iran’s Jewish community—like that of its many other minority groups—has varied since the 1979 revolution that toppled the Shah and brought Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini to power.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 3, 2026

The guests were not disappointed: they had a very pleasant feast, in fact an engrossing entertainment: rich, abundant, varied, and prolonged.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien

Recent media reporting has portrayed varying perspectives on operational tempo, crew morale and the realities facing our deployed forces.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 16, 2026

And the varying level of change at each team was reflected in the numbers at the eight different venues.

From BBC Aug. 15, 2026

Meyer recalls that when she lived with McLean there was a seemingly endless cycle of cats that would stay with them for varying periods of time.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

In the 12-week study, 74 adults consumed different amounts of dairy under varying dietary conditions.

From Science Daily Aug. 9, 2026

The chairs—four of them, in all—were of varying sizes, designed to accommodate whatever animal came through his door.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman




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