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"Many mesothermic fishes are already heavily impacted by overfishing of themselves and also their prey species, so their elevated energy needs make them especially vulnerable when their food becomes scarce."

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

The council said there were already bollards around more than half of the green, adding that additional bollards had been placed "to prevent vehicles driving on and damaging the grassed area".

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

It can be embarrassing, he says, when he loses his train of thought or when someone reminds him he’s already told a story.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

It is easier to affirm what your audience already believes than to challenge them with new arguments.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026

The other woman was already back in the car; the sick man did not reappear.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom