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occur

[uh-kur] / əˈkɜr /




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"There are different mechanisms through which whole genome duplication can occur, but their distinct impacts have largely been overlooked," says Uehara.

From Science Daily • May 25, 2026

It didn’t occur to me to ask for free merch until after I’d finished the trail.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

The United Nations said on Friday it "strongly condemns any attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure, wherever they occur", adding it could not verify details due to restricted access to the area.

From Barron's • May 24, 2026

Safety standards have been tightened in recent years, but accidents still occur.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

While tsunamis can occur anywhere in the world, the shape of the coast in the Tohoku region makes them particularly devastating.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland




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