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"Suppressing the activity of somatostatin neurons in the central amygdala could represent a final pathway for reducing anxiety symptoms, not just in the context of cannabis side effects," he explained.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 7, 2026
In that respect I hope they see Volvo in another context than any Chinese newcomer, including Polestar, which is still probably more of a Chinese newcomer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
Saying all of this broadly without context would be an argument as compelling as Iñárritu’s — which is to say, not very.
From Salon ● Oct. 5, 2026
But it provides fresh context, because the PCE release incorporated the Bureau of Economic Analysis’s annual update, including revisions reaching back to 2021.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 4, 2026
Often the context told them what to expect.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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“We found some subtle but consistent differences in the pitch and length of meows between those two contexts, suggesting maybe cats have different meows for ‘Where did you go?’ and ‘You’re back!’
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
"States and territories are advised to review" the Trump administration's recommendations on "immunization requirements for contexts such as school enrollment and attendance," the order states.
From Barron's ● Aug. 10, 2026
Wildfire risk depends on how landscapes are managed as well as on the ecological and social contexts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026
Hannah says she had no emotional connection to her previous surname, and it often confused people when she would use two surnames in different contexts.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
A feeling for what quantities or time spans are appropriate in various contexts is essential to getting the joke.
From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos
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