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healing

[hee-ling] / ˈhi lɪŋ /


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This finding changes how scientists understand cell movement, cancer spread and wound healing.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

In a move advocates hailed as a step towards healing and possible reparations, the resolution was adopted to applause by a vote of 123 in favor, three against and 52 abstentions.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

At the end, Ms. Coppola manages to elicit a suggestion that, during a difficult childhood, Mr. Jacobs would retreat to his room to build a fantasy realm as a kind of healing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Following a moment of silence, listening to the wind and rustling leaves, he says, “The sun is healing us.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

“After healing the creature,” she said, “I enchanted it to sleep, so that I’d have time to change your minds.”

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley