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Though the study is underway now, it’s been in the works since Congress included the plan in appropriations legislation in 2022.

From Los Angeles Times

The strategy works if your metric is clicks and viral moments.

From Salon

The vaccine works against the flu that is circulating this year, and usually takes up to 14 days to take effect.

From BBC

Luke is 34 and works as a chartered surveyor in London.

From BBC

Blair Kinghorn was a surprise exclusion from the 23 but the Toulouse full-back is the embodiment of the gambler's instinct that's magnificent when it works and utterly ruinous when it doesn't.

From BBC