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variation

[vair-ee-ey-shuhn] / ˌvɛər iˈeɪ ʃən /


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“In the 14th century A.D., a Moroccan explorer named Ibn Battuta documented that a buttery variation of khichuri was eaten daily in South Asia,” wrote Rachael Grow for Mashed.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

Most, argues the researcher, a distinguished professor of psychology at UC Riverside, say some variation of “I love you.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

The category encompasses the quintile of stocks with the lowest variation in price moves, emphasizing value sectors like healthcare and financials.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Because the slowdown appeared across such a broad area, researchers say it likely reflects a large-scale shift in the Atlantic Ocean rather than a temporary variation.

From Science Daily • May 10, 2026

The decision to hunt for variation in wild flies proved critical.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee




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