combinations

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These combinations do not match any known species from either the Ediacaran or Cambrian periods.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

As with many things in cooking, it’s a trial-and-error process — some flavor combinations may not translate well on the plate, while others may blissfully surprise you.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

Ultraprocessed foods often pack more calories per gram than less processed foods and contain certain combinations of sodium, fat, sugar and carbs that can make us crave them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Current encryption technology relies on complex mathematical combinations, but many scientists believe that the arrival of quantum computers will make this insecure.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

Most possible combinations of nucleotides are nonsense: they would cause the synthesis of proteins that perform no useful function.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan