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Reduced immigration and lower fertility also played a role in the more grim forecast, as fewer people will pay into the Social Security program to support the benefits of retired Americans.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Beyond the gas pump, though, there were fewer signs of quickly rising prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Howletts said there were fewer than 400 Sumatran tigers remaining in the wild.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Free VPNs often come with limitations, including data caps, fewer server locations and slower speeds.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

He could hear the river now and with fewer fallen branches, the road was visible again.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret