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The discovery could provide a promising new target for treatments designed to improve blood sugar control.
From Science Daily β Nov. 9, 2026
The driver lost control at the Francisquito Avenue off-ramp and slammed into a wall.
From Los Angeles Times β Nov. 9, 2026
That was one of only two midterm elections since 1966 that left the president’s party in control of the House.
From The Wall Street Journal β Nov. 8, 2026
The volunteers who are trained to provide medical care immediately sought to help injured people, providing "CPR and haemorrhage control".
From BBC β Nov. 8, 2026
With control of the muscles of the foot the toes may be brought down to the floor without any movement that is perceptible to the eye.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
Since 2022 the US has used various export controls to keep the top tech out of China, which it says helps retain America's competitive edge and protects its national security.
From BBC β Nov. 9, 2026
The chairman controls the board’s agenda and the Fed’s senior staff.
From The Wall Street Journal β Nov. 8, 2026
The accord calmed tensions after whirlwind of tariff hikes, and required China to buy US soybeans while suspending export controls on rare earths.
From Barron's β Nov. 7, 2026
Pierre Poilievre, leader of Canada's Conservatives, said on Wednesday that "nobody controls Donald Trump".
From BBC β Nov. 4, 2026
When it came time to land, Mac stood back and let him have the controls.
From "Eleven" by Tom Rogers
In a randomized controlled trial involving participants with obesity and Type 2 diabetes, they compared the effects of aerobic exercise with those of standard medical care.
From Science Daily β Nov. 9, 2026
More than 200 million people across 60 countries live in areas controlled or contested by armed non-state groups, according to International Committee of the Red Cross estimates.
From The Wall Street Journal β Nov. 9, 2026
US-backed Pena, who sold his stake in the group that controlled the bank last year, had offered his resignation.
From Barron's β Nov. 7, 2026
But as of Thursday evening no hard evidence had emerged linking the airline hoaxes to Russia, Iran or any proxy groups controlled by them.
From BBC β Nov. 5, 2026
George Washington was an officer in the Virginia militia, the small army that Dinwiddie controlled in the king’s name.
From "George Washington, Spymaster" by Thomas B. Allen
EA is deeply rooted in Silicon Valley and counts controlling AI's dangers among its priorities.
From Barron's β Nov. 9, 2026
Net profit after controlling interests was 2.76 billion euros, up from 2.43 billion euros.
From The Wall Street Journal β Nov. 5, 2026
Some of the most common commands drivers use include navigation; adjusting seat settings, including turning on the seat massager; controlling music; and making phone calls, Hoff said.
From The Wall Street Journal β Nov. 5, 2026
In photonics, which involves controlling and manipulating light, precisely organized nanoparticles could help researchers engineer materials with specialized optical properties.
From Science Daily β Nov. 4, 2026
While I’m annoyed at her right now, I know she wasn’t trying to be controlling.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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