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fiber

[fahy-ber] / ˈfaɪ bər /




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From the British railway bubble of the 1840s up to the fiber build-out of the dot-com era, investors were sorely disappointed.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2026

Fiber intake remained a concern, with more than 90% of younger adults failing to consume enough fiber in 2018.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2026

Differences in food processing, fiber content, and microbial activity can all influence the final outcome.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026

But she said that faster growth had occurred in offerings geared toward international cuisine, fiber and protein, smaller package sizes and bigger family-sized packs.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026

When these fiber cables were originally laid, the optical switches—the transmitters and receivers—at each end of them could not take full advantage of the fiber’s total capacity.

From "The World Is Flat" by Thomas L. Friedman

These experiments provided evidence that declining NRF2 activity can directly disrupt oligodendrocyte function, potentially triggering changes in myelin and nerve fibers that contribute to cognitive decline.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026

By examining human brain tissue and conducting experiments in mice, researchers found evidence that problems with these normally supportive cells can damage nerve fibers and interfere with cognitive function.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026

Scientists have discovered that cells responsible for maintaining the protective coating around nerve fibers can become dysfunctional with age, potentially contributing to the gradual loss of memory and thinking abilities.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026

But while natural fibers in many cases may use fewer chemicals than synthetics, a body of research is challenging whether they deserve a free pass.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026

Harry could feel her digging at the rope’s tough fibers to work the knots free.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling


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