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A simple way to imagine this is like making two photocopies of a document but accidentally placing both copies into the same folder instead of separating them.
From Science Daily • May 25, 2026
“Set for 2030, targets are long-dated as feared, placing emphasis on intermediate steps and execution that will need to be addressed,” the analysts say.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
So why, if the homes are unregistered and therefore illegal, are English councils still placing children in them?
From BBC • May 20, 2026
In addition, the 21-day exponential moving average has now turned higher, placing the stock back above an important momentum indicator.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
“I’m sure they’ll be fine. Let’s read these papers before Jonafren comes looking for us,” Seven said, taking the file from inside her cloak and placing it on the table.
From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega
