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One such trial, MND-SMART, sees several drugs tested at the same time as opposed to one group given a treatment and another a placebo.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

“I’m predicting a better market this year as opposed to last year,” he says.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

Yet, as the Rays know from previous failed efforts, obstacles remain, with many key details yet to be finalized and some politicians opposed to public financing for a stadium.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

“That’s what makes fighting a fire like this different, as opposed to mainland firefight where we can drive in trucks and equipment,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

“Ah, young master, there’s more changes than yours. But come in, come in. It’s opposed to my orders to hold the gate open.”

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens




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