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Noun
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Anemia: Blood disorders or vitamin C deficiency (scurvy) can cause chronic anemia (low red blood cells), reducing the blood's oxygen-carrying ability.—
Brandi Jones, MSN-Ed,
Health,
7 Feb. 2025 -
Unless Van Nistelrooy adopts a more pragmatic approach, even switching to a back five to hide the individual deficiencies these players possess defensively, Leicester may have a long wait to visit Everton’s new home.—
Rob Tanner,
The Athletic,
3 Feb. 2025
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There’s also no interior light, and for the price, that lack of a light, combined with the missing preheat feature, kept this one out of our top picks.—
Emily Farris,
Bon Appétit,
18 Feb. 2025
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The lack of a swift deal, the furore and the anxiety of the past week are ultimately in Putin’s interests.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN,
18 Feb. 2025
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The risk for venous insufficiency rises with age, smoking, inactivity, and excess weight, among other factors.6 Compression socks prevent venous ulcers by promoting blood flow from the legs.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
3 Feb. 2025
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Conditions like varicose veins and chronic venous insufficiency further hinder blood flow.—
Sandra Rose Salathe,
Flow Space,
30 Jan. 2025
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Congo's military, despite its size and funding, has long been hindered by shortcomings in training and coordination and recurring reports of corruption.—
JUSTIN KABUMBA,
arkansasonline.com,
16 Feb. 2025
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Profligacy in front of goal has curtailed league form and emphasised defensive shortcomings.—
Jacob Tanswell,
The Athletic,
16 Feb. 2025
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Without that assist, the operating budget would have shown a shortfall of $66.9 million.—
Jon Wilner,
The Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2025
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So if there is a problem at the factory of one company, there is not an easy way to scale up production to make up for a shortfall.—
Dylan Scott,
Vox,
5 Feb. 2025
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Rather than discussing the inadequacies, dishonesty, and plain bad art of The Brutalist and Emilia Pérez, the trade press perpetuates the hubbub as a technological crisis.—
Armond White,
National Review,
24 Jan. 2025
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The psychological toll of burnout can also lead to feelings of inadequacy and a fear of being judged, further pushing individuals into isolation.—
Rachel Montanez,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Citing the Kremlin, Popov relished how reports of the conversation between the leaders about the need for the war in Ukraine started by Putin to stop did not include what role Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky would play.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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In most cases, the use of corticosteroids can help eliminate the need for systemic treatment.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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Maryland’s 85-77 win over Michigan featured a second half where the Terps erased their halftime deficit and outscored the Wolverines by 10.—
Taylor Lyons,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Feb. 2025
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Amid our age of attention deficits, Isbell’s achievements carry significant weight, particularly in a time when expectations for lavish spectacles continue to grow and lyric prompters, pre-recorded vocals and backing tracks are increasingly commonplace.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2025
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