combinations
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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As with many things in cooking, it’s a trial-and-error process — some flavor combinations may not translate well on the plate, while others may blissfully surprise you.
From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026
Current encryption technology relies on complex mathematical combinations, but many scientists believe that the arrival of quantum computers will make this insecure.
From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026
Quantum computers would have the capacity to be faster than traditional computers at optimization problems like analyzing supply chains, simulation problems like discovering new chemical combinations for drugs, machine learning and factorization.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026
In 2023, #WhitePeopleMeals trended on RedNote as Chinese users posted combinations like raw carrots wrapped in cheese, plain bread and ham, and avocado toast.
From Slate • Mar. 13, 2026
Because these names were long, and because they used uncommon letters and combinations like F and MB, they stood out.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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