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"Our data indicate that the most significant collisional events between Central and South America occurred earlier than we previously thought, mainly during the Oligocene-middle Miocene," explain Piedrahita and Li.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 9, 2026
A resulting ratio of 2.0 means twice as much up volume occurred on up days as down days, and a ratio below 1.0 points to heavier volume on down days.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026
It occurred about eight miles beneath the Earth’s surface.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2026
No clerk leans across the counter and demands proof that a candle-worthy occasion has actually occurred.
From Salon ● Sep. 6, 2026
“A secret package,” I said, turning to my mom as something occurred to me.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
