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[mem-uh-ree] / ˈmɛm ə ri /




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Manuela Barrios, a volunteer psychologist in Limonar, said the recovered objects help survivors "preserve the memory."

From Barron's Aug. 17, 2026

Cognitive ability was measured as many as four times with the Mini-Mental State Examination, an established 11-question screening test that evaluates memory, attention and thinking skills.

From Science Daily Aug. 16, 2026

Brown said the week was the "greatest Belfast has ever had in living memory".

From BBC Aug. 16, 2026

Insatiable demand for computer memory among companies building artificial-intelligence data centers has led to a shortage of the critical component and skyrocketing prices for what is available.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 15, 2026

‘Zichrona livracha. May her memory be a blessing,’ I say softly, the words scratching my throat.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler

Misfortune that brought back bad memories of last season’s mystery illness that caused Betts to lose nearly 20 pounds.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 16, 2026

We often compare Gen Z’s present to older generations’ memories instead of their reality.

From Salon Aug. 15, 2026

Rather than carefully comparing the advantages and disadvantages of every available option, people may rely on memories of what they chose previously.

From Science Daily Aug. 13, 2026

"I think it was the first time I'd fallen in love with a boy in my class and it just brings back happy memories."

From BBC Aug. 12, 2026

They’re rusty and feel heavier than the new key, as if carrying the weight of more memories.

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar




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