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Dendritic cells perform this role by capturing foreign substances called antigens and presenting them to T cells, which are immune cells that recognize specific threats.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 9, 2026
He said he was informed "over a period of time" but was not specific.
From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2026
But, if you aspire to a better brew, there are some specific rules to follow, down to the “precise reference masses and dimensions for teapots and bowls.”
From Slate ● Nov. 9, 2026
A spokesperson for the company said it does not “allow prompts for specific artists’ names and songs” and works “with third-party providers to screen uploaded audio files and lyrics for potential misuse.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 9, 2026
I try to ask my question in a more specific way.
From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga
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Investigators are currently looking into the specifics of the crash—which killed Filgueiras and eight others on board—and it isn’t clear who was piloting the aircraft at the time.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 7, 2026
But prosecutor Jennifer Sprague said she wants to hear Judge Sullivan's rulings on Monday's arguments before the prosecution commits to a new date or specifics for a potential retrial.
From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026
If you have a financial adviser, you may want to arrange a meeting that includes your adult child to discuss specifics about making gifts wisely.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 31, 2026
Though raised in a Mexican household, Silva didn’t celebrate Día de los Muertos until after meeting her husband, who introduced her to the specifics of the holiday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026
Nina claimed it had something to do with glands, but Kaz didn’t care about the specifics as long as she showed up when he needed her and she paid Per Haskell his percentage on time.
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
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