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clones

  • plural
    of clone.
    clone
  • present tense form
    of clone (3rd person singular).
    clone

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These reconstructions allowed them to trace the origins of cancer clones, groups of genetically identical cells that later contributed to disease progression.

From Science Daily Aug. 1, 2026

Worldwide, the number of equine clones born a year pales in comparison to traditionally-bred horses, but those clones—and their offspring—are starting to emerge in the top echelons of different equestrian disciplines.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 6, 2026

“While we do not see Meta abandoning its pursuit of AGI/ ChatGPT clones, we think this could be the first catalyst to more rational spending,” he added.

From Barron's Jun. 2, 2026

Because the next batch of plants won't be siblings; they will instead be exact copies of the ones which survived the selection round - clones.

From BBC May 14, 2026

With HeLa, a group of scientists in Colorado succeeded, and soon the world of science had not only HeLa but also its hundreds, then thousands, of clones.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot