combinations

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Colleagues can contribute their own knowledge and ideas to the process, increasing the number of combinations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

In laboratory experiments, the system successfully identified cancer cells with specific combinations of surface proteins and delivered potent drugs directly to them.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

As with many things in cooking, it’s a trial-and-error process — some flavor combinations may not translate well on the plate, while others may blissfully surprise you.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

Current encryption technology relies on complex mathematical combinations, but many scientists believe that the arrival of quantum computers will make this insecure.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

A few scenes appear to be combinations of her own observations and faulty information collected from others.

From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman