normally

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These findings build on earlier work by Singh and Moffat published in Nature Medicine in 2024, which showed that cancer cells can take advantage of pathways normally used during brain development to spread.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

“You know, normally this is not done. When airmen go down, you can’t get them in very tough countries.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

The Moon will slide directly in front of the Sun so its bright face is completely covered to reveal its normally concealed shimmering halo, with Earth hanging off to one side.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Much of the region is heavily dependent on oil and gas supplies that are normally shipped through the Strait of Hormuz, which is currently effectively blocked.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Papa had left just before Purim, which was normally Mama’s favorite holiday, but she had barely acknowledged it that year.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack