- present tense form of trace (3rd person singular).
traces
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Traces left behind by organisms may not survive over time, observable signals may be too faint to identify, or existing technologies may simply be unable to detect them.
From Science Daily • Jun. 30, 2026
Traces of glyphosate appear in some popular pantry staples, including cereals and snacks that are beloved by children.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026
Traces of his partner's DNA were also found but they might have been transferred there through contact with a person or object, she added.
From Barron's • Nov. 2, 2025
Traces of poisonous mushrooms were found in a food dehydrator that Erin Patterson disposed of in a local dump the day after she was discharged from hospital.
From BBC • Jul. 7, 2025
Traces of his smug attitude linger like perfume, distracting me from an onslaught of new questions.
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
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