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composition

[kom-puh-zish-uhn] / ˌkɒm pəˈzɪʃ ən /




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The researchers also identified changes in the composition of gut bacteria, altered liver gene activity, and elevated levels of pyruvate in the cecum among mice exposed to both reduced testosterone and fructose.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 27, 2026

The Greek pianist Tania Giannouli and the Swiss pianist Nik Bärtsch both studied their instrument’s classical repertory and technique, with Ms. Giannouli also earning a degree in composition.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026

Its potential applications range from monitoring important health markers in real time to identifying materials and detecting changes in chemical composition.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 23, 2026

And in January 1973, she began racing to develop a college-level English composition course that the school had proposed she teach on local public television.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

I bend to my work, make my little cross on top of a clean page, dedicating my composition to J.M.J.

From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez

Rather than rehashing traditional compositions, the group recognizes these sorely untapped sounds as living and malleable, creating new interpretations that bring them to our times without losing an ounce of their essence and verve.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2026

After experimenting with different angles and compositions, he captured a moment that reveals the extraordinary effort involved in this seemingly simple task.

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

Further studies will be needed to determine how well it performs across different populations, eating patterns, and microbiome compositions.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026

It remains one of R.E.M.’s strongest compositions, an entire sonic landscape that morphs instantly into a whole other world.

From Salon ● Oct. 7, 2026

Standing backstage, listening to other kids play scratchy violin and clunky piano compositions, I’d almost chickened out.

From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman


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