comb

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The pair hired an undergraduate to comb through phone book listings for fast-food restaurants.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

According to Ferraioli, the next phase of research will focus on identifying the molecular characteristics of the newly discovered cell types and exploring how strongly the aboral organ influences comb jelly behavior.

From Science Daily • Mar. 6, 2026

Another ship, which sailed from the southern Indian port city of Kochi to join the effort, continues to comb the waters for survivors and debris.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

While there are similarities between transactions designed to avoid different reporting requirements, investigators will look at them with a fine-tooth comb.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 26, 2026

Only so much could be done about her hair without shea butter and a good comb, but she at least tried to redo some of the unravelling twists.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray