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subtly

[suht-l-lee, suht-lee] / ˈsʌt l li, ˈsʌt li /




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"By understanding the steps between nutrient detection in the gut and learning in the brain, it might be possible to fine-tune them to subtly change our preferences for different foods," Knight said.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 9, 2026

This is a contemporary novel through and through, and Schoenbrun writes with practiced conviction, subtly differentiating the different characters’ perspectives without dropping the pace.

From Salon ● Oct. 29, 2026

Each panel is different, their subtly shifting shapes recalling those of the shuttle’s heat-shield tiles.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026

"That lack of ego is really important in a world that everyone wants to show how amazing they all are… Kevin does it very quietly very subtly," explained the prince.

From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026

But it was around this time that their relationship began to change subtly.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik


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