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During mitosis, the parent cell will duplicate its chromosomes in order to pass down the genetic material to the daughter cells.

From Science Daily • May 13, 2024

But some local groups have expressed concern that Blue Zones will duplicate efforts they already have underway and that the fund-raising drive will siphon off money that otherwise might go to their projects.

From New York Times • Jan. 21, 2024

It is possible, of course, that on some future May 28 in Washington, both high and low will duplicate the averages perfectly.

From Washington Post • May 28, 2022

Whether Kim Wyant will duplicate Lydia Lindgren’s achievement by winning a championship remains to be seen.

From The Guardian • Nov. 11, 2015

I write from the edge of the restless waters of Fundy, but any rock-strewn shore will duplicate the marvels.

From The Log of the Sun A Chronicle of Nature's Year by Beebe, William