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With better global health, development, and humanitarian assistance—with an ongoing connection to these communities—these kinds of interventions could happen faster, even, ideally, before an outbreak occurs.
From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026
Palmer stressed that state budget negotiations are ongoing.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
The software rally hasn’t been enough to put an end to the stock’s ongoing slump.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
“With global commodity trade already facing notable logistical snares due to the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a resumption in Houthi attacks in the Red Sea would add yet another layer of complexity.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
I wait and listen to the ongoing whoosh of cars on the freeway around us.
From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day
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