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These salt-tolerant coastal forests occupy less than 1% of Earth's surface, yet they hold roughly 15% of all carbon stored in ocean ecosystems.
From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026
A similar dip has been seen again more recently, with Bitcoin sinking to less than $62,000 on 5 June - sparking fears for some it could shed even more than 50% of its highest value.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
The real figure, according to latest historical research, is less than one percent, he said.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
The tech-heavy Nasdaq composite edged lower by less than 0.1% after falling more than 1% earlier in Thursday’s sessions on Broadcom’s weaker-than-expected financial guidance.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
When he woke up Shabbat morning, Boaz realized that he had less than fifteen minutes to make himself presentable and get to shul at a time that was acceptably late.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
