individuals

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A California senator introduced companion legislation that would also prohibit contracts about “an individual’s death.”

From Slate • Jun. 30, 2026

He pointed to disagreements in the Beatles and the Rolling Stones: “People are going to feel underappreciated, the leader is an easy target, and histories get rewritten through each individual’s eyes,” White wrote.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations greatly increase an individual's chance of developing certain cancers, including breast and ovarian.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026

However, gold should still remain an important part of an individual’s portfolio as it acts as a “catastrophe insurance,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

An individual’s past convictions will still be considered, but not until later in the hiring process, when the applicant has been identified as a serious candidate for the position.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander