compound
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An FBI court document shared by the DoJ drew a similar conclusion after questioning three Brazilian nationals who worked at a scam compound in Antananarivo.
From Barron's ● Oct. 31, 2026
DeepMind rejects the charge, saying it tested each compound for novelty.
From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026
The approaches included senolytic medications, which are designed to eliminate senescent cells, a natural compound present in tomatoes, and genetic techniques intended to target particular populations of aging cells.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 27, 2026
“Data creation, retention and reuse continue to compound storage demand with long term customer demand visibility reinforcing our view of a multiyear growth phase,” Chief Executive Officer Dave Mosley said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026
This set them on the wide path that led into the spacious circular compound of cobbled ground under the spreading areca nut tree, ringed with the houses of the village elders.
From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook
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The coordinator of the cybercrime unit at Madagascar's communications ministry, Tsitohaina Ralihivao, drew a connection with a 2025 crackdown on scam compounds in Cambodia near the border with Thailand, when their militaries also clashed.
From Barron's ● Oct. 31, 2026
Small molecules are compounds that can sometimes be developed into medicines, while biologics are treatments made from or involving biological materials, such as proteins.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 31, 2026
State officials said it’s important to take a different approach as climate change compounds the pressures on the state’s water system.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026
Writing in the journal Chemistry of Materials, they concluded that they had "yet to find any strikingly novel compounds", arguing that many were "trivial adaptations of known materials".
From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026
In this effect, the organic phosphorus compounds resemble the alkaloid poison muscarine, found in a poisonous mushroom, the fly amanita.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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Officials say international supply disruptions linked to the Iran war have compounded the problem, with banks struggling to honour letters of credit and some overseas suppliers demanding upfront payment.
From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026
“Legally compounded arsenic is still arsenic,” said Shabbir Safdar, executive director of the Partnership for Safe Medicines, which represents the interests of the pharmaceutical and pharmacy sectors.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 28, 2026
And concerns are being compounded by anemic growth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
“That insight, compounded with proven technologies, promises incredibly high efficacy when personalized.”
From Science Daily ● Oct. 23, 2026
My error had greatly and unnecessarily compounded the pain of Fiona McPherson; Andy’s parents, Ron and Mary Harris; his brother, David Harris; and his many friends.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
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Demand remains resilient, and the airline is starting to reap compounding benefits of its multiyear turnaround plan, she added.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 27, 2026
His daughters will start their working lives with between £45,000 to £60,000 of debt each, plus interest, which will be compounding at £5,000 to £8,000 per year.
From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026
CLF attorney Adam Reynolds told AFP that it is the "compounding effect of pollution that's really significant" in a historically industrial area.
From Barron's ● Oct. 26, 2026
The drawn-out restructuring efforts by Optimum, formerly known as Altice USA, follow declining broadband subscribers from last year and high competition from fiber and wireless providers, compounding its struggles to address its looming debt payments.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026
"Yeah," I said, and I felt fear rush in, compounding my guilt.
From "We Are Okay" by Nina LaCour
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