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combinations

British  
/ ˌkɒmbɪˈneɪʃənz /

plural noun

  1. Often shortened to: combs.   coms.  US and Canadian term: union suit.  a one-piece woollen undergarment with long sleeves and legs

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This preserves combinations of traits that are already beneficial, allowing evolution to proceed more efficiently.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

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

AI can then scrutinize those smells, and the tech can figure out, for instance, exactly what volatile gases comprise a scent, in what combination, and what those combinations mean.

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

He goes from kitchen to bathroom to dining room to living room and all sorts of combinations of those four rooms over and over.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali

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