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system

[sis-tuhm] / ˈsɪs təm /




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Under Maine’s system, candidates compete to be the first choice, but must also appeal to all voters as a viable second choice.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

But USAID’s disease surveillance system was largely shut down along with the organization.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

In a totalitarian system, “loyalty is a one-way street,” Pei told me.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

The CSM said magistrates, who in the French system direct police in the conduct of a criminal investigation, lacked the financial and manpower resources to do their work correctly.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Somehow, Phineas's immune system beat off their attack.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman




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