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cast·ing

(kas'ting),

1. A metallic object formed in a mold.

2. The act of forming a casting in a mold.

cast·ing

(kast'ing)

A metal structure, such as an artificial tooth crown, produced by forcing molten metal into a mold.

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Finally Mahli and his associates have most recently challenged the whole idea of defining the number of founding groups, especially as they argue that few North American native populations have been fully evaluated for their mtDNA markers.

al., "Founding Amerindian Mitochondrial DNA lineages in Ancient Maya from Xcaret, Quintana Roo," American Journal of Physical Anthropology 116 (2001): 230-235; Federika A.

The current debate about the origins of the Paleoindians of America

Such an effort is especially needed now, when America's Founding Fathers are routinely pilloried for various politically incorrect actions.

Colossus of Independence

Some founding companies now run by second generation

Three founding members who also served as president of the association have died.