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In Burke’s case, a number of witnesses have already testified before multiple grand juries, but the records from those hearings are sealed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
The Basel-based group is facing the expiry of patents for a number of its drugs, including Entresto, a flagship treatment for heart failure.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
He is based in Sheffield, where FourJaw works with a number of local businesses.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
Burnham is also expected to lay out a number of policies this week, including scrapping a plan to introduce compulsory ID cards and adding funding for financial support for families.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
In the boat are a number of men, but all any of us see are the two women, sitting straightbacked, clutching satchels.
From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone
