connective

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Cooling, yes, but also connective — pulling together the richness of the pork, the sweetness of the raisins, the brightness of the herbs into something that feels cohesive, complete.

From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026

The most effective programs integrate economic reasoning as the connective tissue that makes financial concepts coherent and transferable.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

It supports and strengthens skin, nails, bones and connective tissues, including tendons and cartilage.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

Hamilton points to research on female athletes that found higher rates of ligament injuries at certain points in the cycle, likely linked to estrogen’s effects on connective tissue.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 14, 2026

“It’s when the connective tissues between the hoof and the coffin bone are compromised and the coffin bone rotates toward the sole of the hoof.”

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen