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universal

[yoo-nuh-vur-suhl] / ˌju nəˈvɜr səl /


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Peter Gamble: Being an underdog is a universal feeling.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 12, 2026

Senate Democrats recently held 95 listening sessions on establishing universal long-term-care coverage.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 10, 2026

In his first speech of the trip, the Pope said universal healthcare should be "accessible to everyone".

From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2026

Firstman understands the universal appeal of these kinds of films.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 7, 2026

“Now, everyone listen up! We must encourage the spices to settle. One of the universal incants used is shanti. When Marvellers came together, each community added incants to our global lexicon. Everyone repeat after me.”

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton

By identifying which universals truly stand up to rigorous testing, the study helps narrow the focus for future research.

From Science Daily ● Apr. 5, 2026

Appealing to universals, Mr. Blair recognizes the basic physiological realities.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2025

“The book touches on many universals, one of which is the ever-present problem of tyranny,” Rivera says.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 19, 2024

“But the search for universals took place in only one corner of the language universe.”

From Scientific American ● Oct. 18, 2023

This was one of the universals I had so far avoided.

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool


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