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population

[pop-yuh-ley-shuhn] / ˌpɒp jəˈleɪ ʃən /


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While statistically insignificant at the population level, such cases were devastating for affected individuals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 21, 2026

Curacao is smaller than the Isle of Man with a population of 158,000 and remains part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

From BBC • Jun. 21, 2026

Unfortunately, it has long been dismissed as overly restrictive for the general population.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 21, 2026

"Our findings show that terpenes may be a viable treatment option for fibromyalgia pain, which could potentially have a large impact and make a difference for an under-treated population."

From Science Daily • Jun. 20, 2026

The ultimate goal of any reintroduction program is to create a self-sustaining population in the wild—a species that can survive and breed completely on its own, with no human intervention.

From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh




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