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[hohl] / hoʊl /






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Whole genome duplication is commonly found in cancer cells, and some cancer therapies can unintentionally trigger it as well.

From Science Daily • May 25, 2026

Whole life insurance, in contrast, carries fixed premiums and includes a cash-value component, and for that reason it comes at a much higher cost.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

Amazon’s network of more than 10,000 drop-off points for returns includes locations like Whole Foods Market, the UPS Store, FedEx Office, Kohl’s and Staples.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

In November 2025, all ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula products were recalled for possible contamination with Clostridium botulinum, a bacteria that causes botulism, an extremely deadly illness.

From Salon • Mar. 20, 2026

“I love being a sixth year. And we’re going to be getting free time this year. Whole periods when we can just sit up here and relax.”

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling




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