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To better understand the DNA sequences that control this process, researchers in the laboratory of University of California San Diego Professor James T. Kadonaga focused on an important DNA element known as the "initiator."
From Science Daily ● Aug. 23, 2026
I wrote: “He was only 12, too young to think his life was ruined but old enough to understand he had gone through a life-changing experience.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2026
To give Merz credit, he seemed to understand the historical moment and tried to embrace his role as Europe’s last man standing against tyranny.
From Salon ● Aug. 23, 2026
These microscopic versions of the early Universe could help researchers understand both the first moments of cosmic history and some of the deepest questions in nuclear physics.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 23, 2026
“No. The secrets he makes you keep are safe with me. I understand your fear.”
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
The BBC understands the pursuit ended prior to the crash, and the police vehicle occupied by PC Blades and PC Clough just happened to be in the area at the time.
From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026
"Aura is a lifestyle" that "almost no one understands," said the organizer of an upcoming battle in Buenos Aires.
From Barron's ● Aug. 22, 2026
Despite his disappointment, Abdul-Mateen said in his Vanity Fair interview that he understands “business and life move on.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
But Mexico’s Interior Ministry said in a statement the governor’s decision is “personal” and that it understands federal prosecutors continue to investigate his case.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
“Nobody ever understands you, not with all your stuck-up words. Like, you just want to make everyone else feel stupid. You think you’re so smart.”
From "Because of Mr. Terupt" by Rob Buyea
The reasons behind this paradox aren’t fully understood, but several mechanisms may offer an explanation.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 22, 2026
It is understood that, following BBC News's approach to Scottish Borders Council, it issued a memo asking community councils to ensure their websites were up to date.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
“This has immediate implications for the Gulf, of course, but is increasingly understood as a major shortfall in European defense and has potentially major consequences in Asia, too.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
Nevertheless, for reasons still not understood, four hours later Eatherly did make an appearance at the courthouse.
From Slate ● Aug. 20, 2026
Clare had not understood why the badger would be so revolted, for he had not yet seen how ugly he looked without his ear and eye.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
"This discovery has crucial implications for our understanding of the early universe," said Leja, who is also affiliated with The Penn State Institute for Computational and Data Sciences.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 22, 2026
All the introverted Tucker had to do was be his normal self with the understanding that no one expected him to live up to that Ohtani-type contract, that Juan Soto-esque dough, that Aaron Judge-level cheddar.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026
"I would urge anyone who has information that may assist us in identifying the victim and understanding the circumstances of her death to come forward and speak to us."
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
The same goes for knowing to shop around for car insurance, understanding cash inflows and outflows so they don’t spend more than they earn, and choosing to invest money wisely to meet their goals.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 21, 2026
Danny was so used to being a disappointment and letting people down that he wasn’t ready for how understanding this girl was.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
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