hold true
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Limitations of the study include the fact that pregnancy and job loss were self-reported and may be affected by recall and a bias towards what is socially desirable; other factors might also be correlated with both job loss and pregnancy loss; and finally the researchers do not know if the findings hold true for different socioeconomic groups.
From Science Daily
If Einstein was correct that antimatter and matter interact with gravity in the same way, the same proportion should hold true for the antihydrogen.
From Scientific American
At its core, I truly believe “Barbie” wants to teach girls to stand up for what’s right, to hold true to their beliefs and especially to support other women.
From Washington Times
Dogs process familiar human words on the right side of the brain, according to a 2016 study published in Science, but the same concept might still hold true.
From Scientific American
While it’s “not unreasonable” to assume the same would hold true of jail, Gloth said, more research is needed to say that with certainty.
From Seattle Times
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