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But due to its relative infrequency in the West compared to other types, such as breast, cervical and colon cancer, the United States does not routinely screen for gastric cancer.
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Angela Yang, NBC News, 17 Mar. 2023
Robust insurance protections for bank deposits and the infrequency of bank failures afford security for account holders, making deposits safe even as the industry undergoes turmoil, experts told ABC News.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 15 Mar. 2023
More significant has been the infrequency of situations where the game hinges on a single pitch; the Red Sox’ ability to blow out opponents resulted in just 79 high-leverage plate appearances since May 10, 17th in the big leagues.
—Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 16 June 2022
Amid the rise in anti-Asian attacks during the COVID-19 pandemic, some Asian Americans have complained about the infrequency of hate crimes charges.
—Jeong Parkstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2022
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Angela Yang, NBC News, 17 Mar. 2023
Robust insurance protections for bank deposits and the infrequency of bank failures afford security for account holders, making deposits safe even as the industry undergoes turmoil, experts told ABC News.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 15 Mar. 2023
More significant has been the infrequency of situations where the game hinges on a single pitch; the Red Sox’ ability to blow out opponents resulted in just 79 high-leverage plate appearances since May 10, 17th in the big leagues.
—Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 16 June 2022
Amid the rise in anti-Asian attacks during the COVID-19 pandemic, some Asian Americans have complained about the infrequency of hate crimes charges.
—Jeong Parkstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2022
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“Infrequency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infrequency. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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