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specialize

[spesh-uh-lahyz] / ˈspɛʃ əˌlaɪz /


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The first involves retinoic acid, a molecule produced from vitamin A. Retinoic acid helps regulate how cells develop and specialize throughout the body.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 31, 2026

Two other attorneys who specialize in serving small businesses said they’ve seen a significant uptick in bankruptcy cases that include MCAs.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026

As these precursor cells mature, they must build new cellular structures, produce fats, and activate genes that allow them to specialize in storing energy.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 24, 2026

Their roster is filled with players who specialize in bat control, like Walls, veteran Cedric Mullins and speedster Chandler Simpson, who didn’t hit a home run this year but did have 14 bunt hits.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026

The two hemispheres specialize in different mental skills, but brain functions are not as neatly divided as they appear.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman

Consult a trust-and-estate attorney who specializes in elder financial abuse so you can make an informed decision.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 5, 2026

Daniel Wang specializes in cognitive neuroscience and neurodegenerative diseases.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 4, 2026

Across Europe, at least 48 new low-cost cruise-missile projects involving 20 manufacturers have been announced, according to Fabian Hoffmann, a senior researcher at the Norwegian Institute for Defense Studies who specializes in missiles.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026

But the Rams gave up two big returns in a Week 7 win at Las Vegas, so they re-signed Karty, who specializes in knuckleball kickoffs which can be extremely effective when executed successfully.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2026

NOTE: Although percussion specializes in "noise"-type sounds, even instruments like snare drums follow the basic physics rule of "bigger instrument makes longer wavelengths and lower sounds."

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones

They require specialized wastewater treatment, environmental permitting and a large labor force.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 10, 2026

Motor neurons are specialized nerve cells that transmit signals to muscles, telling them when to contract and produce movement.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 10, 2026

Think of how chatbots have changed coding: Humans still need to be in the loop, but they no longer need such specialized skills, because AI can handle the details.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 10, 2026

Potential applications include ultrafast photonic devices, specialized computing accelerators inspired by the way biological brains process information, and advanced optical sensors.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 9, 2026

They were geologists who specialized in mapping previous eruptions.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone

ABB is a Swiss-Swedish company specializing in electrification and automation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026

As an archaeologist specializing in desert sites, this was a singular experience.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 26, 2026

"Adenocarcinoma is the most common kind of what's called non-small cell lung cancer," David Spigel, a medical oncologist specializing in lung cancer research at Nashville's Sarah Cannon Research Institute, told AFP.

From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026

RonBen is a Peruvian-born, Los Angeles–raised stylist, specializing in blending vintage and contemporary aesthetics to create lo que no esperas.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026

He worked in a London office, specializing in international law; she kept their home.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock


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