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[gohl] / goʊl /


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Asked about criticism of the government's recent decision to tighten export controls, Juda said the goal was to reduce losses from graft, which is estimated at $900 billion in 20 years.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

If you’ve spent decades building something strong and secure, the goal now isn’t to make it dramatically bigger.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Bellingham showed superb sleight of foot in the build-up to England's second goal.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

The Swiss drugmaker said an early and mid-stage study for the drug, del-brax, in rare genetic disease facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy met its primary goal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

They intend to offer housing at an affordable price, the goal being to diversify North Davey.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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