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In that earlier experiment, however, researchers closely controlled everything the participants ate.

From Science Daily Aug. 1, 2026

She thanked supporters who have continued searching for answers while asking the public to closely examine the newly released notes.

From Salon Aug. 1, 2026

As you can see, the three series are very closely correlated.

From MarketWatch Aug. 1, 2026

Welcome to this week’s edition of the Surge, Slate’s weekly politics newsletter for closely monitoring the horse race between Trump’s approval rating and the Washington, D.C., temperature in Celsius.

From Slate Aug. 1, 2026

I noticed he followed the game closely once it began, but I forgot about him as it heated up.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo




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