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Professor of Obstetric Medicine, Catherine Nelson-Piercy, was a Lead Developer, external of the national guidance for management of Hyperemesis.
From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026
China’s trajectory is harder to read precisely, but the pattern is one of internal development and rapid adaptation rather than reliance on external technology.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 29, 2026
Alliance leader Naomi Long said there must be a "fully independent and external" investigation, in order to restore public confidence.
From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026
In a press release, external marking the news, the company said "reaching best-in-class quality required a significant talent refresh".
From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026
In the elevator, the social worker attempts to prepare my grandparents for the sight of me, explaining the extent of my external injuries, which look bad, but are treatable.
From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman
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