cord
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Cutting the cord gave consumers more choice about what to watch on TV, but in some ways they have ended up with less.
From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026
She would need to cut the umbilical cord herself and return to the hospital for care in a diaper, her fetus wrapped in towels and the cord hanging between her legs.
From Salon • May 27, 2026
The NK cells used in the study came from donated umbilical cord blood.
From Science Daily • May 25, 2026
MND affects nerves in the brain and spinal cord, which tell your muscles what to do.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
Nicole came out the back door of the house as he was stretching the last cord.
From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith
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