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By measuring the R630/580 ratio, low-quality DFD and RSE forms of this substance can be detected since its transmittance depends on pH. This anisotropic substance must be cored specifically perpendicularly before analysis in a Warner-Bratzer machine. The water-holding capacity of this substance is minimized at its ultimate pH, which is typically around 5.5. In a condition colloquially named for this substance, alpha-gal (-5[1])reacts with IgE due to Lone Star tick bites. (15[1])Isopeptide bonds are formed in this substance in a common application of (*) transglutaminase, (10[1])which is named for acting as a ■END■

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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Mike BentleyWorld's Fair Wiggle WalkRiley et al.61-5
Braxton DavisWilliams et al.Cleo: 5/7 movie7015
Conor ThompsonTunks et al.Free-ish Agents8310
King VidorHouston Junior CollegeThe Present King of James is Bald10110
Eric MukherjeeRiley et al.World's Fair Wiggle Walk14010

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2024 ESPN @ Chicago03/23/2024Y683%33%50%95.40
2024 ESPN @ Columbia03/23/2024Y771%14%29%102.20
2024 ESPN @ Brown04/06/2024Y3100%0%0%129.00
2024 ESPN @ Cambridge04/06/2024Y2100%0%0%97.00
2024 ESPN @ Online06/01/2024Y4100%25%25%98.50