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Antioxidant preservatives instead slow oxidation, a chemical process that can cause foods to brown, develop unpleasant flavors, or become rancid.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 20, 2026
While SpaceX prepares to put its Starship rocket in orbit for the first time, foreign countries like China are looking to develop their own technology to rival Elon Musk’s company.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 20, 2026
“The effects of chemical exposure may develop slowly and may not become fully apparent for several months or even multiple growing seasons,” Gough said Friday at a news conference announcing the reward.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026
Even at that elevated rate, it would mean two per every 10,000 people taking the drug on average would develop the condition.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026
“All the light to everyone. What we practice is no easy feat. It takes discipline, honor, and focus to develop the light inside you. So glad you all are here.”
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
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As Mr. Preston’s clever plot develops, it becomes clear that Cold War secrets explain the murders and that present-day spymasters—British and Russian—are covering their tracks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
On the streets of Shanghai, 42-year-old Xie Zongbo said "no new technology develops completely smoothly".
From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026
But US President Donald Trump has said his priority is making sure the US develops the tech faster than China.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
Elon Musk, whose company SpaceX develops the Grok AI model, weighed in on X as well, writing that Amodei was ”right.”
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 12, 2026
If a child hears fine music from the day of his birth and learns to play it himself, he develops sensitivity, discipline and endurance.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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Bundibugyo, however, occurs much less often, and no licensed vaccine or therapeutic has been developed specifically to target it.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 20, 2026
The Human Rights Foundation had organized numerous panels at the convention to make clear that such faith is a privilege of the developed world.
From Slate ● Sep. 20, 2026
In 2025, during a clinical trial of CAR T-cell therapy, a technique currently used to treat some types of leukaemia and lymphoma, Maya developed a brain injury which Dellanie said left her "profoundly disabled".
From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026
Cisco developed partnerships with hyperscalers to build systems for their data centers and started investing in optical technologies and chips.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 19, 2026
Cherrie and Lyra had recovered from dysentery, but then Cherrie developed a cough and sore throat.
From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple
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The Oilers have Ohio State-bound Brady Edmunds at quarterback in his fourth season as a starter, and rapidly developing receiver Dylin Bruce, who has committed to Arizona State.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 20, 2026
Arvin Chen, a founder at Honghub who is developing a microphone device that allows users to directly speak with AI agents, said that AI has entirely transformed startups.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026
The experiments used small groups of termites under controlled conditions, and the researchers described the findings as support for developing bistrifluron further as a localized treatment or possible bait ingredient.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 19, 2026
As public debate continues to grow over the safety of developing the tech, so too does conversation around regulation.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
French reappeared shortly before the baby was born, but the months of worrying had weakened the developing fetus; Ann lost the child soon after the birth.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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