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But even with the new recruits, analysts say Canada's military still lags significantly behind its allies, and caution that it may take some time before funding translates into improvements.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

That translates to almost 80 hours of downtime a year.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

“Considering Somali piracy as an increased cost of trade translates into an estimated $18 billion yearly loss to the world economy,” researchers at the World Bank wrote in a 2013 report.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

“All of this translates into a heightened security risk for Europe,” said Lange.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

And so, instead of saying Ashoke’s name, she utters the interrogative that has come to replace it, which translates roughly as “Are you listening to me?”

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri