intensive
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Dr Vincenzo Cuzzone, head of the intensive care unit at Cardarelli hospital in nearby Campobasso, told Italian media that liver failure occurred first and was followed by multi-organ failure "at truly unparalleled speed".
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
The acknowledgment underscores that despite weeks of intensive U.S. operations targeting Iran’s missile infrastructure, the threat has not been fully eliminated and continues to be a factor in the military operation.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026
"These results demonstrate the benefit of intensive lowering cholesterol earlier and should change how we think about the prevention of heart attacks, strokes, and heart disease in patients without known significant atherosclerosis."
From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026
Some of the most fervent enthusiasts believe it will cut back the energy requirements for computationally intensive tasks.
From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026
In community after community, especially throughout the strongholds of the American elm, the Midwest and New England, intensive spraying has become a routine procedure.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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