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provenance

[prov-uh-nuhns, -nahns] / ˈprɒv ə nəns, -ˌnɑns /


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Without proper validation across diverse populations and transparency about data provenance, AI outputs may reinforce existing healthcare inequities.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

Queer desire, femininity, and lipstick form an intrepid triptych in the form of pop star Chappell Roan, whose persona betrays both her rural Missouri provenance and the glittery legacy of drag performance.

From Salon • Feb. 19, 2026

"Demand is being driven by consumers looking for premium, high-quality seafood they can trust, with Scottish salmon particularly valued in high-end dining and sashimi markets for its quality, provenance, and consistency," the spokesperson said.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

The first New York Times story stemming from Littlejohn’s disclosure was published in September 2020, though the documents’ provenance wasn’t clear then.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 1, 2026

All things of grace and beauty such that one holds them to one’s heart have a common provenance in pain.

From "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy




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