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[kawrd] / kɔrd /


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At the same time, Lee and his colleagues were building a connectome of the fruit fly nerve cord, which controls the legs, wings, and other appendages while also processing sensory information.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

To investigate, the research team analyzed DNA methylation patterns, a common form of epigenetic modification, in umbilical cord blood from 571 infants.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

Cutting the cord gave consumers more choice about what to watch on TV, but in some ways they have ended up with less.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

While the broad move toward cord cutting and a la carte programming has put significant pressure on pay-TV providers, it has also created a plethora of unforeseen problems for streaming services.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

I rushed to the cupboard, the spiral phone cord stretched flat, and read the name from the bag.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas




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