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The myth loomed large, but it was past tense -- until now.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

It would have been more prudent to work until she was closer to Medicare eligibility, she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Osteoporosis is often called a silent disease because bone loss can occur without noticeable symptoms until a fracture happens.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

This initially brought her some comfort until it came to the cross examination when she was asked if it was "just a night out gone wrong".

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

The home in Bloemendaal served ex-prisoners and other war victims exclusively until 1950, when it also began to receive people in need of care from the population at large.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom