intensive
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Sixteen people had to be hospitalized, with 10 needing intensive care, and one person died, according to the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
Because the carbon 14 analysis is extremely time intensive, the researchers first needed clues about when unusual solar activity may have occurred.
From Science Daily • May 14, 2026
The world’s largest memory-chip maker said its union declared negotiations had collapsed early Wednesday, after days of intensive talks supported by the South Korean government.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
Authorities in Chad and Nigeria have not commented, but on Sunday Chad's presidency said it had carried out retaliatory "intensive air strikes" on Boko Haram strongholds.
From BBC • May 11, 2026
The nurses in the intensive care unit couldn’t believe their eyes.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
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