pattern
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Flies that consumed caffeine during the day did not show the same pattern, indicating that the timing of caffeine intake plays a key role.
From Science Daily
Researchers confirmed that the fossil belonged to a juvenile by examining growth patterns in a thin section of its femur bone.
From Science Daily
However, they may still face a high risk of shift work disorder, which involves disrupted sleep patterns and persistent daytime sleepiness.
From Science Daily
Given the year-to-year volatility in monthly returns, April’s advantage over other months is not significant at the 95% confidence level that statisticians often use to assess whether a pattern is genuine.
From MarketWatch
Treasury yields were little changed as ambiguous signals from the White House about the path forward in the Middle East keep traders in a holding pattern.
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