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variable

[vair-ee-uh-buhl] / ˈvɛər i ə bəl /


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"These differences highlight the importance of considering sex as a key variable in dementia research," said Pa. "Sex differences are profoundly overlooked among many leading causes of death like Alzheimer's, heart disease and cancer."

From Science Daily • May 20, 2026

The problem with long-term market estimates, such as the ones offered by the White House, is that they’re highly variable.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

The rest of the week is set to feel cooler, with variable cloud, occasional sunshine, and a few showers, mainly across northern parts of the UK.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

This car’s propulsion system—including a nine-speed automatic transmission and fully variable all-wheel drive—is so heavily damped and isolated it might as well be in another car.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

In fact, according to Einstein, time is variable and ever changing.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson




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