zipper
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One of these proteins is dual leucine zipper kinase, or DLK, which acts as a sensor for neuronal damage and becomes active when metabolism is disrupted.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 27, 2026
Dressed in an auburn zipper sweater, he said not a word, expertly tilting his head this way, that way, profile, straight-ahead.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 22, 2025
Among the new nonnegotiables: fleece vests instead of jackets and elastic waistbands instead of “hard pants,” i.e., anything with a zipper.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 28, 2025
Throw it in a little plastic zipper baggie.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2025
She wouldn't say, Yes I’m carrying my worst American habits in the zipper pouch of my suitcase and I plan to let them loose in your streets.
From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye
That’s roughly how many zippers Japanese brand YKK sells a year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
Hermès leather goods were on display, including on Keyla, who wore a vintage black skirt with zippers running up the front and back and a suede top.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2026
Earlier research has shown that lead can appear in metal components of children's clothing, such as zippers, buttons and snaps, sometimes leading to recalls.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 2, 2026
But Chinese factories rely entirely on local sources for everything, from fabric to zippers and buttons.
From BBC ● Jan. 12, 2025
The jeans are scratchy, and they have zippers everywhere.
From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko
