plaque
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His cause of death was atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, in which plaque builds up in arterial walls and can lead to a heart attack.
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026
His name still appears on a plaque in Brand’s office honoring the winners of what has become an annual poker tournament.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
The plaque by the tree, just about legible despite years of erosion, reads:
From BBC • May 2, 2026
Lower Sox9 levels led to faster plaque buildup, simpler astrocyte structure and reduced ability to clear amyloid deposits.
From Science Daily • May 2, 2026
Frank read the plaque next to the tank.
From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan
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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
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Fences
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