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shed

[shed] / ʃɛd /


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The findings, published recently in The Lancet, shed light on why preventing kidney stones remains difficult, even when people are motivated and receive ongoing support.

From Science Daily • May 1, 2026

John McLeod Sr. expects Cal to attend the strict local church and work at the family’s weaving shed.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Its Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, which includes Iran, shed scores of career officials last year, many of them replaced by greener subordinates or political appointees.

From Slate • May 1, 2026

The economy shed jobs over the final three months of the year, although payroll growth has picked up since then, averaging 68,000 jobs a month in the first quarter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Her feet had trouble working, and she stumbled as she stepped out of the shed.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz




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