ALS
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ALS
1 Americanabbreviation
Pathology.
a.l.s.
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ALS
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Example Sentences
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Actor A. Russell Andrews, whose credits include “Straight Outta Compton,” “Insecure” and “Better Call Saul,” says he is living with ALS, the same disease that claimed the life of actor Eric Dane in February.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
This could help scientists evaluate whether treatments for conditions such as Alzheimer's or ALS are actually reaching their intended targets in the brain.
From Science Daily • Apr. 28, 2026
Breanna also wants to leave her mark on the world, telling the BBC she wants to be able to help others with ALS and give them "hope".
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
Dane died earlier this year of complications from ALS.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
Turns out Stephen Hawking has something called ALS, and he can’t walk or talk, and he’s probably the smartest man in the world, and everybody knows it!
From "Out of My Mind" by Sharon M. Draper
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