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Recent Examples of concretion
The head of the ankylosaur still partly encased in the concretion it was discovered in.
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Jeanne Timmons, Ars Technica, 25 Jan. 2023
The concretions preserved the soft-bodied organism from further decay, but unfortunately the fossils are often flattened due to the weight of the overlying sediment.
—David Bressan, Forbes, 18 Apr. 2023
In the mud layers deposited around 300 million years ago at the bottom of a basin, marine organisms are preserved inside carbonate concretions.
—David Bressan, Forbes, 18 Apr. 2023
During excavations, the archaeologists found Spanish silver coins concreted into the shapes of the sacks that once contained them and recovered a cup attached to a large, unidentified concretion weighing about 100 pounds.
—Michael Bawaya, Discover Magazine, 29 Apr. 2015
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Jeanne Timmons, Ars Technica, 25 Jan. 2023
The concretions preserved the soft-bodied organism from further decay, but unfortunately the fossils are often flattened due to the weight of the overlying sediment.
—David Bressan, Forbes, 18 Apr. 2023
In the mud layers deposited around 300 million years ago at the bottom of a basin, marine organisms are preserved inside carbonate concretions.
—David Bressan, Forbes, 18 Apr. 2023
During excavations, the archaeologists found Spanish silver coins concreted into the shapes of the sacks that once contained them and recovered a cup attached to a large, unidentified concretion weighing about 100 pounds.
—Michael Bawaya, Discover Magazine, 29 Apr. 2015
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for concretion
Noun
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The reason has little to do with muscle recovery or nutrient absorption: Rather, people who are too hungry make poor dietary choices.—
Albert Stumm,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2025
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Original Price: $16.95 Sale Price: $15.25 (10% off) Buy Now on Amazon Solgar Chelated Zinc, 250 Tablets Chelated for maximum absorption, these zinc tablets from Solgar are designed to be gentle on your stomach while delivering powerful immune and skin support.—
KAYLEIGH DRAKE,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Multichannel payment integration and real-time customization tools are becoming standard features of modern checkout systems.—
Antony Robinson,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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La Roca Village’s seamless integration of fashion, art and dining, coupled with its traffic-free, serene setting, allows visitors to enjoy the perks of city shopping without the typical chaos, providing an ideal retreat for those seeking both excitement and relaxation.—
Fairchild Studio,
WWD,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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According to Koji Iwata Manager, Marketing Strategy Department, the incorporation of the LCM has 3 main advantages - 35% lower weight, no acoustic noise (critical when humans are present) and longer lifetimes.—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Officials said in the District 219 release that from contributions to the conception of the program to the incorporation of the hands-on simulation labs, Seiwert helped create a safe and inclusive learning environment where Bridges students can thrive and develop essential life skills.—
Pioneer Press,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Paramount’s controlling shareholder, Shari Redstone, has agitated for a settlement to help move along the company’s pending merger with David Ellison’s Skydance Media.—
Ryan Faughnder,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2025
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Paramount management last month said the merger is still on track to close before the end of June.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
10 Mar. 2025
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Critics argue that Spotify’s algorithmic curation contributes to the homogenization of taste.—
Diana Spehar,
Forbes,
6 Dec. 2024
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The next stage is material homogenization which guarantees its high-phase purity.—
William Mullane,
USA TODAY,
31 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Belafonte’s role in one of the most public unifications of global spirit ever recorded was immense.—
Mike Hanlon,
New Atlas,
5 Mar. 2025
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Netflix’s lush historical drama tackles the struggles of the aristocracy in 19th-century Sicily amid the attempts at the unification of Italy.—
Abid Rahman,
The Hollywood Reporter,
1 Mar. 2025
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Alsup handed down the order on a temporary restraining order sought by labor unions and nonprofits in a lawsuit filed by the coalition last week.—
JANIE HAR THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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Terror is not a word used loosely by the coalition members.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Concretion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concretion. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.
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