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axis

[ak-sis] / ˈæk sɪs /


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His insight has been crucial in a world that continues to spin off its axis, even if it takes a toll on the soul.

From Slate • May 7, 2026

In a moment defined by anxiety, instability, and a persistent sense that the world is tilting off its axis, the appeal of simplicity makes sense.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026

And this presented a long axis, and I tried to follow it.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

Researchers are investigating whether existing diabetes medications and therapies targeting the gut-brain axis could help reduce these effects.

From Science Daily • Apr. 10, 2026

So she thinks the key to making a vertical line is just making the y axis coordinate large enough.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell




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