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[seen-yer] / ˈsin jər /




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To put the hypothesis to a large scale test, Suresh and senior author Timothy Linksvayer assembled information on social behavior and genetics from tens of thousands of insect species.

From Science Daily Aug. 15, 2026

Chelsea still have 40 senior professionals on their books, so Alonso was forced to leave out a host of players.

From BBC Aug. 15, 2026

Infante pointed me toward research by Rabobank senior beverage analyst Bourcard Nesin that complicates one of the most common assumptions about Gen Z drinking habits.

From Salon Aug. 15, 2026

These ancillary costs are catching people off guard, said Joel Berner, a senior economist at Realtor.com.

From MarketWatch Aug. 15, 2026

Howard Hiatt had introduced Jim and Farmer to the foundation’s senior science adviser, Bill Foege.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French

In studies, mFLUSIVA was compared to standard-dose vaccines, but not the various kinds of turbocharged flu shots that have been made available for years for seniors, according to Pan.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

Singapore is one of the world's fastest aging countries and its seniors are embracing the challenge of staying healthy creatively.

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

"Don't be idle: if you can, move," Fava, who recently became a great-grandmother, said in a message to fellow seniors.

From Barron's Aug. 13, 2026

“For seniors, especially those in rural areas, the concern is that insurer exits could mean fewer choices and less competition.”

From MarketWatch Aug. 11, 2026

Geography, Mr. Black stands at the board and reminds us once again that just because we’re seniors and this is our last semester, we do not need to slack off.

From "All The Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven




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