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The civil code would also allow judges to base some rulings on vaguely defined "good morals" -- a provision Human Rights Watch warned would be "opening the door to arbitrary interpretation".

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

The change reflects a broader scientific understanding of the condition as a multisystem disorder that affects metabolic, hormonal, reproductive and mental health — not simply a condition defined by ovarian cysts.

From Salon • May 16, 2026

In a statement this month which suggests full transparency might yet take some time, it said: "The appellant will be granted access to the file, subject to conditions and requirements yet to be defined."

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Some remain sharply defined, while others have been partially buried or eroded away over time.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

Her hands expertly work through my hair, creating finely defined twists that put the rest of my head to shame.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer