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inherent

[in-her-uhnt, -heer-] / ɪnˈhɛr ənt, -ˈhɪər- /


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Previous research has shown that this shift can depend on which nutrients are available around the cells, meaning it is not necessarily an inherent feature of tumor cells themselves.

From Science Daily Sep. 1, 2026

The automaker has commissioned multiple studies to analyze sunroof breakage, it said, but hasn’t found an inherent defect as a cause, only issues related to foreign objects impacting the glass.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 30, 2026

There is an inherent tension in political social media.

From BBC Aug. 20, 2026

“Even if you can find a use case or some utility for it, you cannot actually guardrail away some of these inherent harms,” she said.

From Salon Aug. 17, 2026

It was the most frustrating feeling in the world, second only to the inherent helplessness that came with being trapped in a camp, all of your decisions made for you.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken




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