traces

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The breakthrough traces back to an unexpected moment during a neurobiology course at the Marine Biological Laboratory in Massachusetts.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

The supermarket fixture known for its red-capped spices traces its roots to founder Willoughby McCormick, who at 25 years old started selling root beer, flavoring extracts, and fruit syrups door-to-door.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Like Koch, Hansen traces his fascination with space back to Apollo 8.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Ms. Stamper, a former Merriam-Webster lexicographer, traces the story back to I.H.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

The creek was rising fast, and any traces of their trek would be underwater soon.

From "Tiger Boy" by Mitali Perkins