substance
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“None of the cited statements by either the President or the Secretary was overtly racial, and in substance all expressed policy views that could rest on race-neutral justifications.”
From Slate • Jun. 25, 2026
Their work transformed medicine and eventually led scientists to identify vitamin B12 as the substance in liver that treated the disease.
From Science Daily • Jun. 25, 2026
Meanwhile, GLP-1s may also help stroke, kidney and fatty liver diseases as well as sleep apnea, and research is under way to treat substance abuse, psychiatric and even neurodegenerative disorders.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 21, 2026
The regulated toxic substance is corrosive to the skin, eyes and lungs, and high levels of exposure can lead to choking, burns and death, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026
The substance sticks to my lips like molasses and keeps my mouth shut.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
Vocabulary lists containing substance
"Black Panther" Lingo
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"The Declaration of Independence," Vocabulary from the historical document
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