phases

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In hair follicles, they are closely linked to the shift from resting phases into active growth.

From Science Daily • Jun. 7, 2026

The new Terminal 2 location will open in phases over the next two years, with full-service dining coming this summer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

A two week "wash out" period separated the phases so the researchers could reset the conditions before testing the next drink.

From Science Daily • May 25, 2026

Ulster worked through the phases and, with their second penalty advantage, captain Timoney took a quick penalty and flew over the line in the second minute, with Doak adding the extras.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Copernicanism led to the idea that the planets shine by reflected light, which was confirmed by the discovery of the phases of Venus; and this killed off the Ptolemaic system.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton