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Biaryl analogues were synthesized via Suzuki coupling reactions and assessed for\n                    <jats:italic>in vitro<\/jats:italic>\n                    antimicrobial activity against\n                    <jats:italic>Staphylococcus aureus<\/jats:italic>\n                    ,\n                    <jats:italic>Escherichia coli<\/jats:italic>\n                    , and\n                    <jats:italic>Candida albicans<\/jats:italic>\n                    . Computational approaches, including molecular docking, crystal structure optimization, and toxicity profiling, were employed to explore potential molecular interactions and preliminary safety profiles. The synthesized biaryl derivatives demonstrated variable antimicrobial activity across the tested microorganisms. Among these, 2-methoxy-4\u2019-nitro-1,1\u2019-biphenyl (3i) exhibited the most potent antibacterial activity against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative strains. As a preliminary screening, these findings highlight the potential of selected biaryl derivatives as lead candidates for further investigation. 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