median
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"It's mind-boggling that our pineal gland's ability to regulate our sleep according to light stems from the cyclopean median eye of a distant ancestor 600 million years ago," concludes Dan-E Nilsson.
From Science Daily • Apr. 27, 2026
During her time as commissioner, Cifuentes said she had witnessed more families living in very deep poverty, where household incomes are less than 40% of the median after housing costs are taken into account.
From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026
Operating earnings of 57 cents a share beat the median forecast for 55 cents, while revenue climbed 2.9% to $31.5 billion.
From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026
The exposure to software is closer to 25% for business development companies, or BDCs, on a median basis, making it their largest exposure, according to Moody’s.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026
The front tires bounced over a low concrete median, jostling passengers and rattling windows.
From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman
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