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Investors, though, seem “dubious about these changes,” hence the stock’s low valuation on a price-to-earnings basis.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

But the DWP's own advisers say ministers have not done enough to reassure claimants, including those described as having "fluctuating" conditions, that "undertaking work‑related activities might lead to reassessment", and hence lower benefit awards.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

But Mac and Linux users don’t get WireGuard just yet — hence the above screenshot.

From Salon • Mar. 13, 2026

This could help protect their cash flow in the short run, but raises the risk of lower yields later—and hence drive prices higher.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

Of course, some forest trees in areas of wet climate do produce big edible seeds, but these seeds are not adapted to surviving a long dry season and hence to long storage by humans.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond