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The initial findings came from a relatively small group of Danish samples, but they provided a strong starting point for further investigation.
From Science Daily • Apr. 22, 2026
He acknowledges that a new “Man on Fire” may be met with furrowed brows by fans of the film, admitting his own initial skepticism about taking on a vehicle so strongly identified with Washington.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
One former McDonald's employee, who previously spoke up as part of the BBC's initial investigation, said she felt the company needed to talk about what had happened.
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
SEC Chairman Paul Atkins aims to reverse the decline in initial public offerings by making quarterly reporting optional.
From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026
The Daily Democrat described the audience’s initial reaction to the sounds, “the more the ghost rapped … the higher rose the spirit of mirth.”
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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Tier 2 Words for the SBAC ELA Items
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Word Generation Science - Preparing a Scientific Investigation
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