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replication

[rep-li-key-shuhn] / ˌrɛp lɪˈkeɪ ʃən /


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There’s little airtight data on the fathering brain; cohorts are small; some results await replication while others confound analysis.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

A turquoise William Turnbull sculpture is between them, and another sculpture by Henry Moore is in the background, a seeming replication of Marcia’s stiff stance in her bright pink, floor-length dress.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

They can block the virus from entering cells, interfere with its replication process, and reduce the production of viral proteins.

From Science Daily • May 7, 2026

Mirroring the fashions of previous generations, known as "image replication", is a tactic that North Korean leaders have employed to retain power.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

Mutations might occur during replication if the enzyme DNA polymerase makes a mistake.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan




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