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several

[sev-er-uhl, sev-ruhl] / ˈsɛv ər əl, ˈsɛv rəl /


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The researchers found that when a fish was about to swim toward another fish, changes in brain activity began several seconds before the movement itself.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

Most estimated that the runoff candidates for California governor and L.A. mayor are unlikely to be confirmed until Wednesday or Thursday, though there are several factors that could stretch that process out even longer.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

The 2022 ATF regulation survived a Supreme Court challenge last year, and lawsuits by several cities helped drive the leading producer of ghost guns out of business.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

Over the past several years, Berkshire has held stakes in other large public builders, such as D.R.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Mom gasps and runs over, almost bulldozing Bernadette, who’s balancing several baskets.

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




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