chains

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"Early delays in detecting cases, isolating patients and engaging communities can allow transmission chains to expand very quickly."

From BBC • May 22, 2026

That rationale relies on a first-order analysis that ignores the structural realities of modern, interconnected supply chains.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Paying attention to what your neighborhood’s international markets do better — and cheaper — than the big chains.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

Bolivia holds some of the world’s largest lithium reserves, which are increasingly important to the U.S. and Europe as they seek alternatives to Chinese-dominated supply chains.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Save enough to keep dry, save enough to cast one’s chains, save enough to go away.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya