lack
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Example Sentences
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In laboratory experiments, mice that lacked caspase-8 in their T cells developed far higher levels of T. gondii in their brains compared to mice whose T cells produced the enzyme.
From Science Daily
It found that children had been let down by a lack of research and that there was not "good evidence" that puberty blockers, which pause the physical changes of puberty, were safe or effective.
From BBC
The lack of activity from the U.S. and Asia meant neither commodities nor currencies were making major moves.
From Barron's
The lack of activity from the U.S. and Asia meant neither commodities nor currencies were making major moves.
From Barron's
He said he had raised "detailed concerns" with Reform about Warrington's ongoing financial issues, but emails had gone unanswered and the lack of focus on the town's "most pressing issues is disappointing".
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
