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occur

[uh-kur] / əˈkɜr /




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"There are different mechanisms through which whole genome duplication can occur, but their distinct impacts have largely been overlooked," says Uehara.

From Science Daily • May 25, 2026

It didn’t occur to me to ask for free merch until after I’d finished the trail.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

Safety standards have been tightened in recent years, but accidents still occur.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

Mine safety in China has improved in recent decades, but accidents still occur in an industry where safety protocols are often lax and regulations vague.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

SABIO, MARIA: Ved, please provide all hypotheticals relative to the following question: What repercussions would occur if Ridge Sabio traveled back in time to Red Knot, Delaware, in the 1990s and arrived safely?

From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly




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