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matter

[mat-er] / ˈmæt ər /








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The results also suggest that the mass of the η′ meson may decrease when it is inside nuclear matter.

From Science Daily • Apr. 25, 2026

“Michael” is that disastrous blunder, the thing so completely enveloped in its own self-righteousness that looks terrible no matter where you’re standing.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026

"This brings us closer to answering deep, fundamental questions about how matter acquires mass, as well as how the vacuum structure changes inside atomic nuclei."

From Science Daily • Apr. 25, 2026

We’re taught to care less and less, without any say in the matter.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026

She’d complimented my first shaky stitch and made me feel like I did belong here, no matter how long it took me to get through the forest path or how many verb charts I needed.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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