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fixing

[fik-sing] / ˈfɪk sɪŋ /


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"If a cancer cell is very good at fixing that damage, it can survive treatment and keep growing."

From Science Daily • May 17, 2026

In other words, older homes still need fixing, whether owners like it or not.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

“This was about more than just fixing the old Citi, it was about building the bank the next decade demands,” Fraser said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Maybe Soto-Martínez and his colleagues should double down on fixing those things first and sell their message better to voters instead of picking up a new issue?

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Finally, he cleared his throat, fixing his gaze on his knees.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny




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