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Aaron David Miller, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, said it was very unlikely Trump's appeal would succeed, partly because of regional rivalries between nations.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

It found that chlorhexidine, an antiseptic mouthwash, disrupted nitrate processing and reduced gastric nitric oxide synthesis, while dietary nitrate supplementation partly preserved microbial function and nitric oxide related signaling during antiseptic use.

From Science Daily • May 25, 2026

Not to sound presumptuous, but I feel partly responsible for the fact that you’re in contention for the job.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

RHB Research raises the stock’s target price to 1.94 Singapore dollars from S$1.48 to partly reflect a valuation roll-over and maintains a buy rating.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Jane was forced to smile completely, for a moment; and the smile partly remained as she turned towards him, and said in a conscious, low, yet steady voice,

From "Emma" by Jane Austen