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Many countries have criticised the consensus-based model by which decisions at COPs can be blocked by a small handful of countries but Bowen said "that's what we've got. And that's not going to change".

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

The increase in risk at an individual level is very small, and drinking water is much better for your health than sugary drinks like juices and soft drinks.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

The win in the first Test against New Zealand was a small, positive step for England.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

During economic crises, the regime would crack the door open to small businesses like shoe-repair places and tourist services.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

In the mid-nineteenth century, for example, several people in a small Canadian village in New Brunswick developed leprosy.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly