abnormal
After following the women for up to three decades,
the researchers found those whose breast fluid contained
abnormal cells were twice as likely to develop breast cancer
later in life.
abstain
But several countries, including the United States and
Britain, abstained when the fund's board voted Friday to
approve the loan.
contrary
On the contrary, the price of communications is
coming down fast. In cars, too, concentration is increasing
- witness Daimler and Chrysler, Renault and Nissan -
but it does not appear that consumers are being hurt.
contrast
By contrast, the problems faced today - high energy
and food prices and a crumbling financial system - have,
to a large extent, been brought about by bad policies.
decode
A Stanford engineer has invented a new technology for
decoding DNA and used it to decode his own genome for
less than $50,000.
opponent
There, Porto, 23, took on an opponent named Cristiane
Cyborg, a woman much bigger and heavier than her in
Vale Tudo, the pastime North Americans call Ultimate Fighting.
renounce
But at least one question does get him bobbing and
weaving: why doesn't he renounce the endorsement of
Pastor John Hagee, ...
overhear
A: Did you know the boss would fire Jack? I overheard it
from two co-workers yesterday.
B: The reason is that Jack is not up to the mark in the company.