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This theoretically allows employees to work at their ideal times, and it could prevent over- and understaffing and ensure that less desirable shifts are equitably distributed.

From Slate • Oct. 13, 2024

The team sequenced the entire genome for each sample, then looked for ICRs in the Alzheimer's brains that were either over- or under-methylated compared to the healthy brains.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2024

Sometimes it takes more than one visit to tackle the problem, especially when the skin can’t be treated due to nail over- and ingrowth.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 26, 2024

“Note, the respondents were NOT asked to choose the best and worst political leader, but rather, who do they believe the history books over- and underrate?” said the report.

From Washington Times • Dec. 30, 2023

Although Ella wasn’t as over- the-top as Miranda, I noticed a change in her usual style, too.

From "Wonder" by R. J. Palacio