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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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To find a formula that balanced clarity and conductivity, Desai tested many combinations through trial and error.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 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

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

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

And in the gym, I’d press Aimee to teach me more of the tricky, high-start-value combinations that might one day land me on the same podium as the top elite girls in my sport.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles