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Medicare prescriptions looks limited, while Novo Nordisk’s ziltivekimab is now effectively out of the picture, after the drug failed to reduce risk of heart attack or stroke in a late-stage clinical trial.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
A stroke in 2012 left him partially paralyzed, interrupting a busy acting career.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
In 2012, Curry suffered a massive stroke requiring brain surgery that left him with limited mobility; as recently as last year, when he released his memoir “Vagabond,” he could not walk.
From Salon ● Aug. 26, 2026
Quitting smoking reduces your risk of serious illnesses like heart disease, lung cancer, and stroke.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
Carefully Rupa moved closer to Neel and reached out to stroke the tiny animal.
From "Tiger Boy" by Mitali Perkins
Michael Phelps crawl stroked away from his first retirement.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026
Alice Capsey stroked 40 and Heather Knight 25 but most impressive was a barnstorming unbroken partnership of 61 from just 21 balls from Freya Kemp and Dani Gibson.
From BBC ● Jun. 20, 2026
Mandhana stroked the ball beautifully but after she was dismissed, India fell away badly.
From BBC ● May 30, 2026
The Ghanaian stroked in his first Premier League goal in sky blue during a 2-0 win over Wolves after netting in the FA Cup and League Cup on his first two City appearances.
From Barron's ● Jan. 26, 2026
Even Star moaned when the Dragon roared, and when he stroked her neck to calm her, he would feel the nerves jumping under her long, soft wool.
From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda
The movie shows this discovery as a tender moment, with only a few days passing and Almásy lying next to Katharine’s recently deceased body, stroking her hair.
From Salon ● Jul. 28, 2026
There were only 22 seconds between Sam Burns completing his final round and Fox stroking home the 11-footer on Royal Birkdale's 18th green.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
Barca could not stem the tide and Girona forced their way in front after 87 minutes, with Fran Beltran stroking home from the edge of the area.
From Barron's ● Feb. 16, 2026
Ms. Waller-Bridge was almost as funny as Jean Smart in “Hacks,” which lost the Emmy to Seth Rogen’s wobbly vehicle “The Studio,” another example of the industry stroking itself.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 24, 2025
“Stay here. Sleep,” Rosa murmured, stroking Nhamo’s forehead.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
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