traced

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"We reasoned that rare variants can sometimes be traced back to specific ancestral populations, and could be informative in revealing fine-scale migration patterns within Japan," Terao said.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

The project's roots can be traced to his experience helping a group of women establish a school in a war-torn village in 1945.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

After closely analyzing the deals and other information, Federal Bureau of Investigation agents traced the well-timed tips back to a single lawyer: Nicolo Nourafchan, who worked at the Boston-based firm, Goodwin Procter.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

The growth of Nigeria’s film industry can be traced, curiously enough, to a time of neglect.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

He traced one finger over the last word, HOME, and he nodded.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack