programmed

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Cells treated with PCAIs produced higher levels of reactive oxygen species, activated caspase enzymes, increased levels of the pro-apoptotic protein BAX, and underwent widespread apoptosis, a form of programmed cell death.

From Science Daily • Jun. 29, 2026

The data only needs to be aggregated; red-flag algorithms need to be programmed in.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026

Each is programmed to identify specific materials as they make their way through the conveyor lines.

From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026

As children, Cody and Paul Walker were practically programmed to love cars.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Nana, Uncle Paul, and our neighbor Mrs. Chapman are the only people whose numbers are programmed into it.

From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty