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cord

[kawrd] / kɔrd /


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This area then communicates with the spinal cord, effectively instructing it to continue transmitting pain signals.

From Science Daily • Apr. 27, 2026

The deal comes at a time of deep unsteadiness for the cable industry, as customers are increasingly cutting the cord and moving to streaming video services.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026

The band cancelled numerous shows of their US tour in 2019 after he ruptured a vocal cord and was warned that carrying on could lead to permanent damage.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

“I’ve beaten melanoma. I’ve beaten lymphoma. I’ve beaten vocal cord cancer. I’ve beaten lymph node cancer. I’m four for four and I’m fully confident I’m going to make it five for five.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

I demand, shaking the unplugged cord in the replacement operator’s face.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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