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component

[kuhm-poh-nuhnt, kom-] / kəmˈpoʊ nənt, kɒm- /




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"But it's an important piece of the puzzle, as the activity of the striatum, where these cholinergic interneurons are held, is a central component of this system," emphasizes Prof. Wickens.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

The S&P 500’s healthcare component is down 4% year to date, and its full-year earnings growth is pegged at just 4%, the lowest of any sector.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

S&P Dow Jones Indices also makes tweaks at unscheduled times, such as when a current component gets acquired.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

AI firms and software companies have implemented metered usage as a component of their enterprise pricing as customers have boosted investments.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

It's the only component that causes a complete mission scrub if it's not working.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir




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