patterns
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To investigate why rheumatoid arthritis favors particular joints, the researchers examined two types of finger joints with very different patterns of disease susceptibility.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 5, 2026
University of Pennsylvania climate scientist Michael Mann noted in a post on Bluesky that other factors, such as volcanic and solar activity, could explain patterns seen in the coral record.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
Spending patterns for Premier League clubs are not just about the fee, but who the clubs are choosing to do business with.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
They contend that the government statisticians who compile the jobs report haven’t caught up yet with postpandemic shifts in seasonal employment patterns.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 3, 2026
These patterns emphasize the differences between the stronger and weaker beats to help the performers keep track of where they are in the music.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
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