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remains



NOUN
body of a dead person
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Despite the excitement surrounding the findings, the research remains early and was conducted in mice, not humans.

From Science Daily • May 24, 2026

And yet, Bass remains in the lead, and many voters remain confused about which way to turn away from her — if at all.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

While the developers are keeping details under wraps, they confirm humour remains part of Bond's arsenal.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

The site also contained stone tools along with the remains of elephants and other animals, suggesting the area was once used for butchering prey near the edge of an ancient lake.

From Science Daily • May 24, 2026

Today, more than a hundred military cemeteries around Arras hold the remains of Allied soldiers killed in action there.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman




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