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The manufacturers called for lower industrial energy costs, support to help firms qualify for aerospace and defence contracts, and a West Midlands programme to accelerate the shift into those sectors.
From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026
Prof. Ratzon argues that the Dead Sea Scrolls do not clearly support either explanation.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 20, 2026
I just had not done the work to build the support for that reform measure in the way that I should have.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 20, 2026
Yields on the short-dated bonds have gone up a lot more, which tends to support the idea that the surge in yields is about the Fed raising interest rates in response to inflationary pressures.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026
She didn’t trust the Kane family, yet needed their support.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
Penny Walters works for Feeding Britain which supports some of the most deprived families in the North East.
From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026
Manufacturing generates $382 billion a year for California and supports 1.24 million jobs, he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026
The platform supports cross-border payments in more than 220 countries and territories through partner networks, including Ant Group’s Alipay+.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
Truist’s bottom line is that the weight of the evidence supports staying aligned with the longer-term market uptrend.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026
It’s Dad’s way of saying he’s okay with my decision—that he supports me.
From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick
Because those compounds disappear more slowly and may be supported by a reservoir of lipids in the kidney, they could help preserve an individual's chemical identity over time.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 20, 2026
My experience at the convention supported this more cynical view.
From Slate ● Sep. 20, 2026
“We had a lot of momentum in January,” said Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple, which supported the bill.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026
Sister Anna Maria Doolan, safeguarding lead for the Sisters of Nazareth, said the order welcomed and supported the government's apology for forced adoptions.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
There sat easily a hundred and fifty mice, at three or four long tables—yardsticks supported by alphabet blocks.
From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck
Genetic testing showed that his MAL gene was normal, supporting the conclusion that his antibody was acquired rather than caused by the rare inherited MAL deficiency.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 19, 2026
"She brought joy to millions through her many much-loved roles in sitcom and drama. She will also be remembered for her tireless work supporting mental health charities."
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
Macklemore was asked to leave the tour, and Sheeran’s other supporting acts quit in protest.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
During the public meeting, the jaded panel members admitted several times that the science supporting the compounded substances was inadequate.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 17, 2026
But my agent keeps insisting that many actors go through moments like these before they land supporting and lead roles.
From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day
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The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 1
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