mechanism
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A spokesperson said: "Officials acting on behalf of the Secretary of State for Justice are examining if there are grounds to challenge the Parole Board's decision through the reconsideration mechanism".
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
Although this is the most detailed investigation so far into GLP-1 resistance, the underlying biological mechanism remains unknown.
From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026
This advantage likely stems from its dual-agonist mechanism, targeting both GIP and GLP-1 receptors, whereas semaglutide targets only the latter.
From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026
Experts say rattlesnakes typically don’t bite unless they feel threatened and use their bite as a defense mechanism.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026
Some of the mortar safety pins, which kept the priming mechanism from allowing the round to detonate on impact, had not been replaced.
From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge
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Power Suffix: -ism
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