spontaneous
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In 2024, for example, more than 700 newborns died from spontaneous bleeding in their brains, which could have been complicated by liver disease or prematurity.
From Salon • May 7, 2026
I’m batting about .500 in my attempt to revive the spontaneous call.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
Although they appear spontaneous, there is a level of coordination and predictability to them.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
“It’s spontaneous combustion,” said James Boles, a professor emeritus with UC Santa Barbara’s Earth Science Department.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026
You wanted to dissect the animals quickly, before the spontaneous liquefaction began, because you can’t dissect gumbo.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
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