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routine

[roo-teen] / ruˈtin /




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Lucy Shepherd, from Hertfordshire, was diagnosed with triple positive breast cancer shortly after her 33rd birthday, but a routine scan revealed that her heart function had declined during care.

From BBC Sep. 2, 2026

The recent weakness in the stock market is now more than just routine volatility, as the break of a key support level suggests the declines may have become a trend.

From MarketWatch Sep. 1, 2026

And the idea of polishing silver, however seductive the results, was realistically never going to be part of any household routine.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 1, 2026

"This speaks to the need for routine screening and integration of cardiac behavioral medicine to allow for access to important interventions."

From Science Daily Sep. 1, 2026

The crickets and cicadas continue their symphony, music for your routine.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

Dogs are more likely to follow the routines, environments and activity patterns of the people they live with.

From Science Daily Aug. 29, 2026

The group said they discuss pretty much everything—including workout routines, dating approaches and friendship dilemmas—with their chatbots.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 27, 2026

Joao Pedro spent the rest of his summer in Rio training with Goncalves, his personal fitness coach since childhood, surrounded by friends and following many of the same routines he always has.

From BBC Aug. 26, 2026

In terms of morning routines, Heyward and Freeman were on far ends of the spectrum.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 25, 2026

KGB observers bugged CIA agents' phones and cataloged their daily routines.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau




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