trace
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One central scene that employs magical realism to trace the history of Black music from West Africa through the blues to present-day hip-hop is a standout -- before the blood flows.
From Barron's
These minerals are especially important to scientists because they can capture and preserve traces of organic material.
From Science Daily
Wastewater can contain trace amounts of various substances, including psychoactive medications commonly used to treat mental health conditions.
From Science Daily
Advances in genetics now allow researchers to trace biological changes far deeper into the past than previously possible.
From Science Daily
Much of the shipping industry’s pain—like that for oil—can be traced back to the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the small but globally significant waterway between Iran and Oman.
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