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"Within the symbiosis project, we've been steadily sequencing genomes for several years, but several key gaps remained. In this study, we were able to fill these missing puzzle pieces," confirms Sanchez.

From Science Daily

The sequel is, like its predecessor, wall-to-wall animated frenzy, with chases, fights and handsomely detailed set pieces such as a topsy-turvy casino land where characters walk on walls and ceilings.

From The Wall Street Journal

But often it was hard to prove money had been paid for specific pieces of unlawful information.

From BBC

"Instead of adding new pieces to Einstein's theory, we found that the rapid expansion emerges naturally once gravity is treated in a way that remains consistent at extremely high energies."

From Science Daily

The “this” in question is the Market Integration and Supervision Package the commission published in December, a blockbuster recommending no less than 17 pieces of legislation.

From Barron's