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
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
High throughput computing was used to perform more than two million calculations that predicted which combinations of elements would deliver the desired mechanical properties.
From Science Daily • Mar. 10, 2026
“There are three hundred combinations of two muscles,” Ekman says.
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
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