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symptom

[simp-tuhm] / ˈsɪmp təm /


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"It is basically taking the idea of butt dials and what if they were a symptom of something more deadly."

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026

For everyone in between those ages, it’s not until a symptom appears that more advanced testing is usually made available.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026

The Kelvin wave is essentially both a cause and a symptom of El Nino, said Amaya, and originates in waters near Indonesia when trade winds die down.

From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026

Rather than understanding dissociation as a symptom of disordered eating, researchers increasingly consider how it may both emerge from and help maintain these patterns.

From Slate ● Sep. 23, 2026

The new wave of reformers saw the KGB as not just a symptom of the USSR's problem but the root of the problem itself.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau

The WHO has warned that stigma surrounding Ebola could discourage people from reporting symptoms or seeking medical care, potentially allowing the virus to spread undetected.

From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026

This profile was associated with more severe symptoms across several areas, including depression, anxiety, rumination, and reduced ability to function in daily life.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 9, 2026

Her early symptoms began in 2008 during her Taking Chances World Tour, when she experienced difficulty controlling her voice despite doctors saying her vocal cords appeared normal, she shared with Vogue in 2024.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026

These differences were also associated with particular symptoms.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 9, 2026

Dicey asked him what that was and he told her the symptoms.

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt




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