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"On Earth, we only see such differing oxidation as a result of the presence of life. But does that necessarily mean that we are dealing with life in an extraterrestrial context?"
From Science Daily • Jun. 30, 2026
In the context of the season, it's Barcelona that seems the anomaly, not Austria, not withstanding the chassis upgrade introduced in Spain and the engine boost in Austria.
From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026
The advance in Comcast stock Monday, however, needs to be taken in the context of the stock’s poor showing this year—and over the past five and 10 years.
From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026
She also highlighted how recent of a development these sorts of facilities are in the United States, at least in the context of civil immigration enforcement.
From Salon • Jun. 29, 2026
So a false theory can be perfectly reliable when used in the appropriate context.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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The SAT: Language of the Test, List 1
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The Language of Standardized Tests, List 1
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