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A combination of enhanced security at ports, a clamp down on other illegal routes, and the development of organised gangs have reportedly helped contribute to the rise in small boat crossings.
From BBC • May 9, 2026
People with CKD often experience constipation and imbalances in gut microbes, which can contribute to inflammation and the buildup of harmful compounds in the body.
From Science Daily • May 8, 2026
Her position is an experiment by the church during its era of aggiornamento, or updating, and the liberalizations in the air during Vatican II contribute to the thrilling sense of possibility.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
Even those who don’t have as much extra income to spare should contribute up to the employer match, if they have one.
From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026
I was a little nervous myself, but I told him I had done some reading in experimental psychology on Friday and that I thought it had a lot to contribute.
From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok
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