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OPERATORS
rash hives
rash OR hives
"exercise induced hives"
define:antihistamine
~automobile
virus –computer
the words rash and hives
either the word rash or the word hives
the exact phrase exercise induced hives
definitions of antihistamine from varied Websites
automobile and its synonyms: truck, car, etc.
the word virus but NOT the word computer
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WHAT TO TYPE INTO SEARCH BOX
safesearch:
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link:
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site:
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safesearch:sex education
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link:http://library.med.cornell.edu/
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“sickle cell anemia” site:.edu
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filetype:
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annual report filetype:pdf
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conversion of measurements
45 + 39
45 – 39
45 * 39
45 / 39
45% of 39
140 lbs in stones
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Weill Cornell Medical Library
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Web Site: http://library.med.cornell.edu/
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