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artificially

ADVERB
unnaturally
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“A shorter timeline would be artificially compressed and risks depriving this Court of a full record on which to decide this $110 billion case.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 31, 2026

In reality, artificially boosting testosterone, especially if not medically indicated, can shrink testicles, lower sperm counts and even make it harder to urinate.

From Salon Jul. 17, 2026

Unlike laboratory mice, which often require researchers to artificially trigger tumor growth, lemon frost geckos develop cancer naturally and at a relatively young age.

From Science Daily Jul. 15, 2026

Tulane said the tool “has compromised our ability to discern which ‘Why Tulane’ responses are artificially polished,” according to a note the dean of admissions sent to the college’s counseling network.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

Who are these nutcases who would volunteer for an artificially daunting situation in order to entertain millions of strangers with their half-assed efforts to survive?

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich




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