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[tend] / tɛnd /




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Smaller, purpose-built open models tend to be cheaper than proprietary models, and can be deployed on Abridge’s own hardware, according to Liang.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

She says people in deprived and rural areas are disproportionately affected as they tend to have the poorest access to NHS care and are least likely to be able to afford private fees.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Not only does it screw up seasonal adjustments, but many laid-off workers tend to wait until after the holiday to apply for benefits.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

One of the biggest questions in aging research is why people tend to lose energy and vitality over time.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

As a result we tend to overestimate the importance of new technology and underestimate the rate of production and the impact of new intellectual tools.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton




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