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potency

[poht-n-see] / ˈpoʊt n si /


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"Switching off NFIL3 could be a decisive step toward significantly improving the long-term potency of CAR T cells," explains Prof. Feucht.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

That surge in lethality underscores the potency of the high-tech but cheaply made drones.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

And so I think his legal skills and experience give him some potency, that perhaps Pam Bondi lacked, in navigating the criminal justice system.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

"I was being prescribed the strongest potency, I was rubbing it on the affected areas but within minutes the inflammation was back."

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

“Why are you here?” shoots out of my mouth with enough potency to punch the joy right out of her smile, but there’s no use doubling back to stuff the anger like I normally would.

From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone




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