harbor
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An advanced tumor, Ms. Khamsi says, “might harbor thousands upon thousands of mutations,” including some that may render the cancer less susceptible to whatever medication an oncologist plans to use.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
The ride on the Good Year Blimp over the Coachella grounds was gentler than I’d anticipated — kind of like a boat ride in a harbor.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
The ride was gentler than I’d anticipated — kind of like a boat ride in a harbor.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026
Sarcopenia is a form of muscular dystrophy associated with aging and is a popular condition for biotech companies that harbor greater goals of reversing or slowing aging to target.
From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026
It was foolish, he realized, to harbor a grudge toward this river.
From "Abel's Island" by William Steig
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