ancient
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The ancient plague strains also contained a distinctive superantigen - a toxin-producing genetic factor not seen in historic plague strains.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 15, 2026
Beside ancient buildings in central Rome, 43-year-old architect Frida Awrohum said she tries to use AI tools in her professional life because they offer fresh ideas.
From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026
Jagannathan’s character belongs to an ancient, shape-shifting race created by the Guardians of the Universe as the galaxy’s first police force, but they’ve since gone rogue and are now out to eliminate the human race.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
The mix of star power, eye-popping wealth and references to an ancient wedding tradition made the saga an instant media obsession in China.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
As it turned out, the doorway already had an inhabitant: a stooped, ancient woman who blended effortlessly into the shadows.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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Vocabulary lists containing ancient
"Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, Act I
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It's Lit: Hanukkah Words
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"The People Could Fly," Vocabulary from the folk tale
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