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The new genus, Laurinque, is derived from "Laurinquë," which means "golden tree" in Quenya, the Elvish language created by J.R.R.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 8, 2026
But she was treated with heparin, an anticoagulant derived from intestinal tissue of pigs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2026
She also recommended treatments utilizing exosomes, vesicles derived from stem cells, which purport to combat anxiety among other menopause symptoms.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
Only 10% derived most of their income from wages and salaries.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
How could he trust such a self-serving idea derived from hope and desire?
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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