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  • present tense form of chain (3rd person singular).
  • plural of chain.

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This preliminary step adds oxygen-containing functional groups to the long polymer chains that make up the plastics.

From Science Daily Jul. 31, 2026

Some chains, like Berri, accept lower profits to stand out from the big chains.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 31, 2026

A reduced weight limit was put in place after the hangers - which lift the suspension chains and the road - were found to need repairs.

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

The company said it is aiming to optimize supply chains by transferring some production lines to different facilities.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 29, 2026

He called for his “afflicted, degraded and slumbering brethren” to cast off their chains.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis




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