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Obakulactone slowed the growth of these cells, reduced their production of inflammatory cytokines, and encouraged apoptosis, the controlled process through which the body eliminates unwanted or damaged cells.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 22, 2026
The judge said Marimi's allegations "at best suggest that US government officials exerted pressure on Libyan officials to facilitate a rendition, not that US government officials directed or controlled the challenged conduct."
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
Musk said Starshield access was controlled by the U.S. government, but U.S. officials denied that the White House ordered the restrictions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026
Laika is independently controlled, so it can take “bigger risks,” Dixon said, and the outcome could reach well beyond one studio.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2026
Clay's announcement reflected simple geography: West Berlin floated like a tiny island in the sea of eastern Germany, a region completely controlled by the Soviets.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
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