parallel
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The original image was accompanied by a short piece of anonymous text, warning readers against stumbling into its disturbing parallel world.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
Another ominous parallel comes from the top of the internet bubble in March 2000.
From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026
"This technology lets us perturb hundreds to thousands of genes in parallel and then measure the detailed molecular changes in each individual cell," says Cao.
From Science Daily • May 21, 2026
With rip currents, which are "normally quite a narrow channel of water moving out to sea", Ayers said "competent" swimmers should swim parallel to the shore to get out of the flow.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
The canal ran parallel on the other side, with a bridge crossing over it at the far end of the street.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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Human Geography - Middle School
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Human Geography - High School
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