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Some colleges reflect this surge: At Hampshire College, Pace University and Smith College, more than one in three students claim a disability, according to federal data.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Over the next three years, researchers will carry out an in-depth investigation of what is considered one of the most important recent finds from Roman Germania.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

"It was in the foundry for three to six months; they suggested rotating it and I thought what a brilliant idea."

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

They are barred from leaving the premises for three consecutive days without prior approval.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

After walking on the dusty, compacted gravel floor of the midway for the last three hours, they feel like they’re two sizes bigger than they actually are.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam