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or

[awr, er] / ɔr, ər /


CONJUNCTION
a suggestion of approximation
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
neither nor without choice




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They also have what Lee describes as an incredibly sophisticated genetic toolkit, which allows scientists to access, control, and record activity from single neurons or groups of neurons.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

“A lot of new dads don’t realize how much they’re struggling because they feel ashamed or because they don’t realize it’s common shortly after the birth of a baby,” Saxbe said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

In the test, color words such as "red," "blue," or "green" are displayed in colored ink.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

She hopes her story will encourage others who who can’t afford a landscape designer or simply feel overwhelmed by the idea of replacing their lawn.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

His humors may or may not be in balance, but Phineas is resting quietly at last.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman




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