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"In areas where these termites are common, it's just a matter of time before homes are infested, so this study is a good initial step toward alternative strategies for controlling them."
From Science Daily • May 9, 2026
It added cheaper six-month licences, or trading at fairs, are alternative options, and the fees are reduced after the first year.
From BBC • May 8, 2026
Without the IPO, it will need to find an alternative way to finance its payments or amend the terms of its convertible notes.
From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026
“We have undertaken significant redistribution of fuels to offset shortages in the Middle East, and are securing alternative sources from different locations and suppliers,” the company said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
“Mr. Justice,” Griswold replied, “I don’t know what the alternative is.”
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
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