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[vair-ee] / ˈvɛər i /


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Researchers found that many of the most important modifiable dementia risk factors, including low education, high blood pressure, and smoking, vary dramatically between countries.

From Science Daily Jul. 13, 2026

“There’s really a wide array of impacts that can come that vary significantly from place to place across the globe,” Cohen said.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 13, 2026

If you continue to stop payments for a prolonged period, you will likely face severe financial penalties, which can vary by loan servicer and by state.

From MarketWatch Jul. 9, 2026

Prices vary significantly based on the package size and the tournament round.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 7, 2026

The songs vary from jazz standards to boy band covers, but all the performers have one thing in common: they sort of suck.

From "Will Grayson, Will Grayson" by John Green and David Levithan

Unlike renowned penalty specialists such as Kane and Poland's Robert Lewandowski, who rely on highly repeatable routines, Messi frequently varies his approach.

From BBC Jul. 11, 2026

Flower selection varies based on nutritional needs, body size, tongue length, and feeding habits.

From Science Daily Jul. 7, 2026

“But it varies based on if you’re single or married, your job stability, your risk tolerance” and other factors.

From MarketWatch Jul. 2, 2026

To explore how public opinion on immigration varies in farm-dependent states, we looked at one of the most agriculture-reliant and Republican states in the country just as its farms face policy-driven labor shortfalls.

From Salon Jun. 28, 2026

Conversely, the same invention’s reception also varies greatly among contemporary societies.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond

Over the years Morgan built a varied career in music, education and the arts.

From BBC Jul. 8, 2026

Across a remarkably varied oeuvre of more than 9,000 small‑ and easel‑scale abstractions, Klee drew deeply from art and nature.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 8, 2026

Although the underlying rhythm appears to have stayed the same, human laughter has become faster, more varied, and far more adaptable than that of other great apes.

From Science Daily Jul. 2, 2026

Established producers of non-AI same-sex art and entertainment had varied views on the new generation of "Girls' Love" and "Boys' Love" titles.

From Barron's Jun. 30, 2026

The speed of sound, about 761 miles per hour at sea level in dry air at 59 degrees Fahrenheit, varied depending on temperature, altitude, and humidity.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly

After all, the Gulf countries, to varying extent, rely on the strait not just for their oil and gas exports, but also for other vital supplies, from consumer items to food.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 11, 2026

The backdrop reflects the high and widely varying policy rates across G-10 economies following the post-COVID-19 inflation surge and, more recently, the Middle East energy shock.

From MarketWatch Jul. 10, 2026

The seven members - RM, Jimin, V, Suga, Jungkook, Jin and J-Hope - had all released solo material, to varying degrees of success.

From BBC Jul. 7, 2026

The study, titled "Invasive goldfish trigger a regime shift in experimental lake ecosystems of varying trophic state," used large outdoor freshwater mesocosms designed to mimic real world lake conditions.

From Science Daily Jun. 26, 2026

He turned to the other boys, who were staring at me with varying degrees of interest and curiosity.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken




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