disentangle
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The CCJ's president, Adam Gelb, said that "while the downward trajectory of crime is clear, it's extremely difficult to disentangle and pinpoint what's actually driving the drop".
From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026
"Investigating such rare familial clusters offers a rare window into the polygenic inheritance of resilience and may help disentangle the genetic and epigenetic contributions to extreme longevity," notes Dr. de Castro.
From Science Daily • Jan. 8, 2026
Policymakers are trying to disentangle whether a slowdown in monthly job gains reflects fewer people entering the country and seeking jobs or, instead, a drop in demand for workers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 29, 2025
Within a short span, the Sheriff’s Department contacted Othram, a Texas-based forensic laboratory that specializes in genome sequencing that helps disentangle cold cases.
From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2025
He jerked the reins, his eyes twinkling, as more cries came up from the irate inmates as they tried to disentangle their bodies in the carriage and settle themselves on the seats once more.
From "Lyddie" by Katherine Paterson
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