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parallel

[par-uh-lel, -luhl] / ˈpær əˌlɛl, -ləl /






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So during oral arguments, Justice Neil Gorsuch and others focused on a potential parallel: alcohol use at the time of the founding.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Some looked almost identical to the classic “toothpick grooves” of fossil humans, complete with fine parallel scratches and tapering shapes.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

Instead of focusing solely on opposition, many activists now emphasize building parallel institutions, celebrations and messaging campaigns.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

The escalation came after US, Israeli and Lebanese officials met in Washington for direct talks on ending the parallel conflict between Israel and the Iran-backed group Hezbollah.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

But he always remembered Elizabeth Boardman and the parallel rulers.

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham




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