transitional
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It represents a transitional form, linking earlier Cambrian arthropods that seem to lack chelicera with later horseshoe crab-like species known as synziphosurines.
From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026
Pahlavi now lives in the US and has positioned himself as a potential transitional leader of the country.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
When Lurie announced plans to accelerate the city’s homelessness response with transitional housing and treatment beds, he name-checked the Schwabs.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
Peterson: I was in such a transitional period of my life — recently divorced, trying to raise my three children and support them all on my own.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026
“Good. Now look over here at the transitional elements.”
From "Okay for Now" by Gary D. Schmidt
Vocabulary lists containing transitional
Keystone Exams: English Composition Glossary
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