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whereby
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The other unknown is the mechanism by which Shingrix or other shingles vaccines may reduce the risk of heart disease.

From MarketWatch Sep. 15, 2026

The 70-year-old was meant to be operated on within weeks but ended up waiting nearly five months, by which time the cancer had spread, making his surgery more complex.

From BBC Sep. 10, 2026

The key word is “distillation,” a technique by which a new AI model taps the expertise of an existing one.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 9, 2026

The International Monetary Fund's loan provides substantially less money than Senegal needs, but serves as a solid foundation by which the country can secure more financing.

From Barron's Sep. 3, 2026

Only towering Parnassus was not quite covered, and the bit of dry land on its very topmost peak was the means by which mankind escaped destruction.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton




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