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[trahy] / traɪ /








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“Once you are robbed of that, it’s almost impossible to try to restore that in your home.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

Drink more water and try cold soups and other “water-rich foods to help you stay hydrated.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

The U.S. and Iran are currently embroiled in peace talks as both countries try to find enough common ground to permanently end the war.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

In the Borders, gritters have been deployed to spread sand over the main roads to try and reflect heat and cool the surface.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

The body's immune system tries to kill the invading bacteria with an array of special immune cells, while the bacteria try to protect themselves against immune cells by cranking out toxic chemicals.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman




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