mass
Example Sentences
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A deep-water fish called coelacanth similarly survived the mass extinction that wiped out all the dinosaurs that did not evolve into birds, he pointed out.
From Barron's
Solid tumors -- such as gastric, lung, and liver cancers -- form tightly packed masses that are difficult for immune cells to enter or function within.
From Science Daily
I look through the bottles on the counter, the cleaning supplies, and the mass of cords in the bottom of her closet.
From Literature
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Kristie Puckett, a lobbyist who pushes against mass incarceration and the barriers for reentry into society, said that private prisons have “long found success hiding information” about their treatment of people detained in their facilities.
From Salon
The mass resignations would "ensure that any necessary reforms may be undertaken without distraction or perceived conflicts, and with a renewed basis of trust", FAM said in a statement on Wednesday.
From BBC
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