strokes
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They can play a role in ischemic strokes, which occur when blood clots interrupt blood flow, as well as hemorrhagic strokes.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 23, 2026
With a few strokes of his pencil, Filippo Sorcinelli brought to life a flowing liturgical robe -- fitting for the man whose artistry and faith have cemented an international reputation for one-of-a-kind ecclesiastical attire.
From Barron's ● Aug. 22, 2026
But it also can employ dubious proxies like keyboard strokes and how often your computer screen goes into sleep mode.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
“There’s a sophisticated method to examine the strokes to examine how it was made and what kind of tools were used,” she added.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
When she thought, this is the same sun that strokes the faces of my old friends back in my earlier world, her eyes felt thick.
From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye
