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In chemical catalysis, where substances accelerate chemical reactions, new particle arrangements could create opportunities to improve the way catalysts operate.
From Science Daily β Nov. 4, 2026
Villanueva said he would improve staffing by redirecting overtime spending and serving as a beacon to would-be deputies who’ve been turned off by Luna.
From Los Angeles Times β Nov. 4, 2026
We think about how we can improve this business for our children.
From The Wall Street Journal β Nov. 3, 2026
Despite the positivity Pocognoli is harbouring, he is not oblivious to the fact Scotland need to improve this month.
From BBC β Nov. 3, 2026
Nhamo didn’t know what was wrong, but she knew the addition of a Wild Child from Mozambique wasn’t going to improve matters.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
The hope is that performance improves and recently higher yields offer adequate compensation for the risks investors are taking.
From MarketWatch β Nov. 3, 2026
Network Rail said: "The complete renewal of the manually operated junction to a powered junction, and installation of modern equipment, improves operational flexibility and railway performance... across the route."
From BBC β Nov. 3, 2026
“I could imagine that the likelihood of going to college increases, and I could also imagine that the quality of college also improves because college readiness is being affected by these investments,” Johnson said.
From Los Angeles Times β Oct. 22, 2026
The complexity of those algorithms can increase as fidelity improves, he said.
From The Wall Street Journal β Oct. 19, 2026
Your view of the planet improves as you come closer and more and more fine detail stands out.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
It also dramatically improved the protein's ability to bind to its receptor.
From Science Daily β Nov. 4, 2026
The sheriff said those 20 recommendations were "comprehensive and wide-ranging", addressing all the ways in which railway safety could be improved in response to what happened.
From BBC β Nov. 4, 2026
October’s demand growth was mainly driven by new product launches and improved production capabilities, with exporters reporting higher sales volumes last month.
From The Wall Street Journal β Nov. 2, 2026
Matthew Stafford passed for a touchdown and Blake Corum and Kyren Williams rushed for touchdowns as the Rams improved their record to 4-4.
From Los Angeles Times β Nov. 2, 2026
By September 1947, things have improved at Tala Leprosarium.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
The researchers caution that improving children's diets cannot depend entirely on individual families.
From Science Daily β Nov. 4, 2026
With a high-tech and defense-tech power like Israel, which has a habit of learning from its combat experience and improving U.S. systems, there’s a strong national-interest case for U.S. military aid.
From The Wall Street Journal β Nov. 3, 2026
Lakers star Luka Doncic finishes with 45 points and showcases his improving defensive skills in a 131-125 win over the Toronto Raptors.
From Los Angeles Times β Nov. 3, 2026
While she is believed to be the underdog, according to Polymarket data, her perceived chances of success have been improving — even as Republican Gov. Greg Abbott has remained the front-runner.
From MarketWatch β Nov. 3, 2026
Chunking is not just a trick for improving memory; it’s the lifeblood of higher intelligence.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
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