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[hohl] / hoʊl /






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Whole life policies, in contrast, carry fixed premiums and include a cash-value component, and for that reason they come at a much higher cost.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

R&B singer Peabo Bryson, best known for his voice on Disney classics like A Whole New World and Beauty and the Beast, has died aged 75.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Whole genome duplication is commonly found in cancer cells, and some cancer therapies can unintentionally trigger it as well.

From Science Daily • May 25, 2026

I wanted “Losing a Whole Year” to be the first single.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

Whole families were swept away in a matter of days.

From "An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793" by Jim Murphy




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