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symptom

[simp-tuhm] / ˈsɪmp təm /


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"Many of our roads are wearing out, the potholes are the symptom, and we've got to address what lies underneath that," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

However, after treatment ended, symptom levels eventually became similar between the abatacept and placebo groups.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

Whether this is intentional behavior born of the arrogance of power or a symptom of a deteriorating mental state is somewhat beside the point.

From Salon • May 26, 2026

But the fall of Spirit is a symptom of a deeper pathology that plagues both the American airline and automobile industries.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Indeed, he saw pursuit of a single truth as a symptom of an unbalanced mind, tantamount to superstition!

From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro




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