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For many years after independence in the 1960s, France maintained close economic, political and security ties in many of its former colonies, leading to widespread accusations that little had changed.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
Several commissioners said they were troubled by the continued instances of officers flouting the department’s rules on the use of body cameras, and asked for a report back about whether the problem is more widespread.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
The steps taken at Princeton underscore the enormous challenges facing colleges and universities as generative AI tools have become widespread in recent years.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
The pain is fairly widespread, according to his analysis.
From Barron's • May 12, 2026
At that time, there was a widespread belief that these stones that looked like living things were just that—rocks, which, through some mysterious process, mimicked the appearance of life.
From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin
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