require
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A new Labor Department regulation will require pharmacy-benefit managers to disclose to employers details about payments from drug companies.
From The Wall Street Journal β Oct. 28, 2026
Tsibolane said a dedicated legal framework for hyperscale facilities must "require disclosure of electricity demand, water use, cooling design, backup generation and cumulative impact before approval, and make those conditions enforceable."
From Barron's β Oct. 28, 2026
Nelson Peltz’s Trian Fund Management is willing to put up $1.4 billion to buy Wendy’s, but reviving the burger chain’s fortunes is likely to require even more money.
From MarketWatch β Oct. 28, 2026
Setting out his Budget, Healey hinted that meeting that goal would require further cuts, telling MPs it would involve "looking hard at public spending".
From BBC β Oct. 28, 2026
Simple errors can be fixed with an eraser; more complicated blunders require an apology and a sincere effort to make things right.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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Charter requires the secretary-general to act without instructions from any government and requires member states to respect the international character of the office.
From The Wall Street Journal β Oct. 28, 2026
Adjusting the rate ordinance is also difficult and requires approval by the City Council, he added.
From Los Angeles Times β Oct. 28, 2026
“The business requires significant capital investment to de-lever and execute the strategic initiatives needed to turn system performance around,” he added.
From MarketWatch β Oct. 28, 2026
Known as biofluorescence, it requires an outside source of illumination and should not be confused with bioluminescence.
From Science Daily β Oct. 28, 2026
They are required to project their voice without assistance, which requires immense physical support.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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Through high-pressure experiments and advanced computer simulations, researchers found that magma can absorb additional oxygen beyond the amount normally required by its chemical composition.
From Science Daily β Oct. 29, 2026
The Hennepin County Attorney's Office confirmed neither of the men signed the required oath to confirm their address.
From BBC β Oct. 29, 2026
Two of them were charged without the involvement of grand juries, a step required before a prosecution can move toward trial.
From The Wall Street Journal β Oct. 28, 2026
A major potential source of savings is the labor required for each item.
From MarketWatch β Oct. 28, 2026
In an act of true bravery, an act that required far greater courage than aiming missiles or threatening war, he said, “In order to save the world, we must retreat.”
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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The case for boring men: Dating in the modern era is a minefield, requiring you to deftly navigate the apps, tune out bad TikTok advice, and contend with the threat of ghosting.
From Slate β Oct. 28, 2026
Under new rules announced last week, Airbnb will generally prohibit hosts from requiring guests to wash and put away dishes, strip beds or haul garbage off-site for reservations booked on or after November 20.
From Salon β Oct. 28, 2026
New Jersey’s law, also passed this year, bars landlords from prohibiting balcony solar while requiring tenants to provide notice and adhere to “reasonable restrictions” on panel size and placement.
From Los Angeles Times β Oct. 27, 2026
Nevertheless, the findings suggest that a procedure requiring only seconds to perform could help many patients avoid more complicated treatment.
From Science Daily β Oct. 26, 2026
The inside is an unyielding toffee, requiring more chewing than he expects.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
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