copied

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When levels are too low, DNA can be copied incorrectly, leading to mutations that, over many years, may increase the risk of certain cancers, particularly colon cancer.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

When Leon Duray went to Europe to race, his car caught the eye of Ettore Bugatti, who was impressed with the Miller’s 91.5-cubic-inch engine and copied its twin-cam design for his own Bugatti Type 51.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

"You know what -- he copied me because I had it before. I mean, I don't know when he bought his," Rubio said of Maduro in an interview with "NBC Nightly News" from Beijing.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Angry Ginge, real name Morgan Burtwhistle, copied a man who scored at Wembley plenty of times.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

“Yes, papa, it is written out in our second page. We copied it from the Elegant Extracts. It was Garrick’s, you know.”

From "Emma" by Jane Austen