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/ 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 has led to some winning combinations, like:

From Salon

Machine learning systems could rapidly analyze vast numbers of structural combinations to identify the most effective arrangements.

From Science Daily

Novel material science also includes de novo chemical combinations for batteries that can store more energy with faster charge cycles and lighter weight.

From The Wall Street Journal

Some of the traditional senses are combinations of several senses.

From Science Daily

He’s also delivered increasingly audacious jumping combinations in competition.

From The Wall Street Journal

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