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One proposal to promote evaluator independence would be for regulators to assign auditors from a licensed pool instead of having the labs hire their own auditors directly.

From MarketWatch Sep. 19, 2026

The doll featured a new Barbie face sculpt with a closed mouth instead of a big toothy smile.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 19, 2026

By carefully choosing the size and spacing of these pillars, the team caused light to remain inside the meta-surface slightly longer and circulate within it instead of simply passing straight through.

From Science Daily Sep. 18, 2026

Following a suspected tear last year, Hodgkinson had a scan which revealed she has a "split" hamstring, giving her two tendons instead of one.

From BBC Sep. 17, 2026

But instead of saying anything I nod my head.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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