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A Modella Capital spokesperson said the decision had "not been taken lightly" but blamed challenging retail conditions for the need to close stores.
From BBC • May 6, 2026
“If you look at the amount of fiber optics strands that some of these data centers will need, it makes sense that they work with Corning,” he said.
From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026
Experts, she says, need to focus on increasing the resilience of critical infrastructure and government bureaucracies.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026
"Humans need rest and food, and under combat conditions those needs aren't always met," said Dr Rich Drake, UK general manager at Anduril Industries.
From BBC • May 6, 2026
He gives me a slight nod, his way of confirming that yes, we need to tell her.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
Vocabulary lists containing need
"Principles of Business," Vocabulary from Chapter 1
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