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combination

[kom-buh-ney-shuhn] / ˌkɒm bəˈneɪ ʃən /




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A combination of recent hot weather and changes to agricultural practices are believed to be behind a lack of sea lettuce this year.

From BBC Aug. 17, 2026

Start the sauce: In a large, wide skillet or Dutch oven, heat the butter, olive oil or combination of the two over low heat.

From Salon Aug. 16, 2026

Jacobson said the state can — and should — shut Diablo Canyon down on time and still meet its climate goals through a combination of wind, geothermal, rooftop solar and imported supplies.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 16, 2026

The findings may help scientists develop obesity treatments that are more effective and potentially work better in combination.

From Science Daily Aug. 15, 2026

In the back of the room, Vinny and Danny felt the curious combination of relief and disappointment that followed a tornado that narrowly missed the big city.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

While many users take multiple peptides together in custom combinations, or “stacks,” there is no data on how different synthetic peptides interact with one another.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2026

There, users discussed different “stacks,” or combinations of peptides, to reduce body fat and achieve muscle growth.

From Slate Jul. 29, 2026

He responded by touting the companies’ “overlap” and collaboration, before acknowledging that he can’t discuss corporate combinations on an earnings call and allowing Tesla’s general counsel to step in.

From MarketWatch Jul. 27, 2026

The laboratory dust contains complex combinations of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen.

From Science Daily Jul. 19, 2026

All the Red Cross ladies were asking my opinion now for color combinations for the patchworks they were making to send to the soldiers.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson




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