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association

[uh-soh-see-ay-shuhn, -shee-] / əˌsoʊ siˈeɪ ʃən, -ʃi- /




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"Twenty-three years later, the alarming consequences of climate change, economic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, and shifting consumer behavior have profoundly disrupted the reality on the ground," the association said in a statement.

From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026

The lawsuit seeks to strip the men of their gains from their association with Epstein and ensure assets from the estate are distributed to victims.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026

The Linster family already had an impressive history of fossil discoveries, including their association with the famous dinosaur Bambiraptor.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 20, 2026

If an insurer fails, a state guarantee association steps in.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 20, 2026

“It’s a good thing the association admitted I’m an andy; otherwise you’d probably have gone mad when you caught sight of Pris Stratton. Or thought she was me.”

From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick

Some eating patterns showed stronger associations than others, but the absolute differences were relatively small.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 21, 2026

"Like everyone, we're examining social media associations, talking to witnesses, friends and colleagues," Victoria police commissioner Mike Bush told journalists.

From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 2026

Yet growing research has identified associations between sweetener consumption and health conditions such as type 2 diabetes, obesity, and cancer.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 18, 2026

If Wenger does want to run, he has until 18 November to declare his candidacy, and would need to be nominated by at least five national associations.

From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026

Instrument, gender and musical style associations in young children.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin


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