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symptom

[simp-tuhm] / ˈsɪmp təm /


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Though he tarnished royal prestige, many believe his infiltration of the czar’s inner circle was a mere symptom of a broader moral breakdown in which organized religion faltered and extreme views proliferated across Russia.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Although antidepressants are not FDA-approved specifically for IBS, they are often prescribed to help manage pain and reduce symptom severity.

From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026

It came as the findings of an independent review criticised recent mistaken releases as "simply one symptom of a broken system".

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

“Long-term care is both a symptom and a cause of the nation’s deepening wealth divide,” Forden said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

She claimed it would be treating the symptom, not the problem.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman




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