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That raises the possibility that future microbiome-based treatments could improve oxalate breakdown inside the gut, potentially offering an alternative to relying only on dietary restriction.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 13, 2026
Lores plans to slash billions of dollars in costs, improve the PayPal checkout button and turn Venmo into a one-stop money-management app.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
As described by Channel 4, the two groups are "surrounded by the remnants of modern life" and they must "recycle, reuse and reinvent anything of use to improve their lives".
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
Going forward, the most important thing for Kristersson is "to seize the moment" to improve the lives of "ordinary people".
From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026
Frequently use self-assessment as a means to improve future performance and to increase their effectiveness with those around them.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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Supplies will grow by 2% as recycling of the metal improves, while the lack of investor desire to hold platinum will weigh on global demand.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
A timely acquisition expands the company’s production and improves profitability.
From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026
Researchers are now investigating whether SET or other proteins that suppress PP2A can be targeted safely and whether doing so improves the effectiveness of standard glioblastoma therapies.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 6, 2026
"It does, however, address the housing crisis, empowers tenants and improves their wellbeing," she added.
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026
This amiable spirit was felt at once, and both aunts ‘my deared’ her affectionately, looking what they afterward said emphatically, “That child improves every day.”
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
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Garcia improved to 26-2 with his 21st victory inside the distance and denied Benn, in his first world title bout, a chance to become a world champion like his father, England's Nigel Benn.
From Barron's ● Sep. 13, 2026
Mice receiving the drug improved beyond their starting levels in exploratory behavior, spatial memory, and blood-sugar maintenance.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 12, 2026
“We’ve improved, but obviously have a long way to go to where we want to be,” he said.
From Salon ● Sep. 12, 2026
The victory meant Maguire improved her career Solheim Cup record to nine wins, three defeats and one halved match, to give her the highest winning percentage o any European player that has played five matches.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
Cecily’s lung power had only improved with time.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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He said he saw little evidence that borrowing conditions were restraining the economy and that the better inflation readings in June and July hadn’t convinced him the underlying trend was improving.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
XPO, Saia, Knight-Swift, and Paccar could benefit as tightening trucking capacity and improving freight rates outweigh the hit from soaring diesel prices.
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
Yes, it would be ideal if you worked with someone passionate about art and actively interested in improving their craft.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026
Bangladesh is one of the world's most densely populated tropical countries, making it a useful example of both the difficulties facing insect conservation and the opportunities for improving it.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 9, 2026
“Nne is really improving her sight reading,” she would add.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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