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serum

[seer-uhm] / ˈsɪər əm /


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“When we heard our voices, it was like injecting some kind of serum into your veins,” Parton said of the project.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026

Of the successful claims, two of the men were cleared by DNA evidence, while blood serum evidence was used to prove innocence in the third.

From Salon ● Aug. 10, 2026

Also, according to Weiss, testosterone injections can cause “aggressive behavior and mood swings, especially during peak serum levels.”

From Slate ● Jul. 16, 2026

An advert for a £49 face serum has been banned over misleading claims that it made users look up to five years younger.

From BBC ● Apr. 28, 2026

“Matthew, David wants to set up a meeting with your supervisor to discuss one of the serum developments. Last time Alan completely forgot about it, so I was wondering if you could escort him.”

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth

BlackCore described itself as an "elite influence, cyber, and technology company built for the modern sera of information warfare".

From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2026

The "Manana sera bonito" singer is the first Latina artist to headline the festival, which draws massive crowds over two consecutive weekends in Indio, California.

From Barron's ● Apr. 12, 2026

“It’s kind of my take on ‘it is what it is,’ ‘lo que sera sera’ kind of thing,” Apollo told ABC News of the album’s title.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 6, 2024

For zuppa della sera at home, Smith says: Sauté some minced garlic for about a minute in 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 1, 2022

“Oh, qu’elle y sera mal—peu comfortable! And her clothes, they will wear out: how can she get new ones?”

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë

Young shoppers enamored with the “glass skin” look are snapping up serums, peels, gels and mists.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 28, 2026

Soon I was using prescription shampoo, two topical serums, monthly steroid scalp injections, and a pricey red-light therapy cap that made me look like an alien.

From Slate ● May 23, 2026

Afghanistan already produces a variety of serums including antibiotics, according to manufacturer Milli Shifa Pharmaceutical.

From Barron's ● Feb. 16, 2026

Dr Bhate also looked at the ingredients lists for two serums with similar branding, one from a luxury skincare brand and one from a supermarket.

From BBC ● Dec. 13, 2025

“I’ve worked on serums too, as an Erudite.”

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth




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