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On a production like this, no second or cent can be spared.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

From midnight on Wednesday until the end of May, excise duty on diesel will be reduced by 20 cent and petrol by 15 cent.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

Another major gene, PIK3CA, was present in 47 per cent of feline mammary tumors.

From Science Daily • Mar. 18, 2026

Australian airline Qantas said in a statement that it is also increasing fares which "will vary from route to route" after jet fuel costs rose up to 150 per cent over the past fortnight.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

“Bunny’s never had a cent of pocket money the entire time I’ve known him,” said Henry tartly.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt