seminal
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This made it "a seminal site of national importance for the post-Roman and early migration period of the 5th Century AD", says Mr Young.
From BBC
The mouse’s negative memory of being shocked in Box B had, essentially, been remapped to what was previously a neutral memory of Box A. The scientists had created a false memory, another seminal feat.
From Los Angeles Times
And like those other seminal dramas, it plumbs deeper questions about how we see ourselves, who we really are and who we strive to be.
From Los Angeles Times
Susan Cain, author of the seminal book on introverts, “Quiet,” recommends meeting hosts identify “more reticent” team members in advance.
He joined another seminal group, Primal Scream, in 1996 and played with them for 15 years, before rejoining his old band for a series of reunion gigs.
From BBC
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