thinner
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By pairing these therapies with weight-loss medications, Yancopoulos hopes to focus on the quality of weight reduction so patients get stronger rather than just thinner.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
That means the Earth's barometric pressure is lower, making the air thinner and meaning less oxygen is taken into the bloodstream with each breath.
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026
“This is especially the case given the U.S. holiday on Friday, when liquidity conditions will be a lot thinner, amplifying the impact of any intervention.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 2, 2026
Turbines need oxygen to burn gas, but hot air tends to be thinner, reducing the efficiency of the turbines.
From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026
My brain is like a universe whose gases get thinner and thinner at the edges.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
Trial data released in March found that the implant was just as effective at preventing strokes as standard daily blood thinners, and significantly safer when it came to bleeding risks.
From Barron's ● May 27, 2026
Arlo was later found to have a blocked artery in the back of his neck supplying blood to the brain and was given blood thinners to reduce the risk of stroke.
From BBC ● Mar. 1, 2026
Researchers are working to better understand what drives the condition and to test a wide range of possible therapies, from structured rehabilitation programs to antivirals, blood thinners, anti-inflammatory drugs, supplements, and new biologic treatments.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 8, 2026
The results can affect how long someone stays on blood thinners, and even inform medical care for their kids.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2025
It should be thinned to the right consistency and care should be taken that the thinners used are of the best quality.
From Advanced Toy Making for Schools by Mitchell, David M.
