secreted

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It mimics a hormone secreted alongside insulin that signals fullness and slows gastric emptying.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

"Only secreted proteins can migrate inside the plant and be transported to the aboveground parts. Therefore, this seems to be the distinguishing factor between low-pollution and high-pollution plant varieties," Inui explains.

From Science Daily • Oct. 30, 2025

The small battery secreted inside IXI's autofocus frames should last for two days, says Mr Eiden, adding that it's possible to recharge the specs overnight while the wearer is asleep.

From BBC • Jul. 10, 2025

They pulled out the skull that authorities said they had secreted inside a jacket in their carry-on luggage.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2025

There are also the many items that have been scattered by customers, dropped on the floor, removed from their hangers and strewn over the racks, or secreted in locations far from their natural homes.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich