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However, that result did not reach statistical significance, which the researchers said could reflect the smaller number of prostate cancer cases within that group.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 27, 2026
“This is not part of a larger downsizing effort. The Brentwood, Elko, and Petaluma closures each reflect local market conditions and long-term financial sustainability assessed for that store,” said Chelsea Carbahal, a Raley’s spokesperson.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
The Regulator took no action against Tongue for his part in the controversy, but the paceman admitted he was forced to reflect on his involvement and the fragility of a career as an England cricketer.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
"And I was heartened to hear Julia reflect that that was the experience that took place in our office."
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
The banks rose up thick with weeds, and the water seemed to suck in the sun rather than reflect it.
From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry
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Sanganeria’s mindset reflects a broader shift in the city’s luxury-housing landscape.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
But her experience reflects the challenges facing many young people who are classed as Neet.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
“There’s a passage on the Tao Te Ching that reflects on how heavy it is to possess a fortune in gold,” he says.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
The new price target reflects a gain of over 50% from the $559 level that Meta shares closed at on Monday.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026
“It is a terrible thing that has happened. I hope Monsieur does not think that it reflects on me in any way?”
From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie
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Her comments reflected a tension the central bank has been wrestling since the spring, when the Iran war sent energy prices climbing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
"I wouldn't say they enjoy interacting with humans," reflected Heide-Jorgensen, noting "they do it under protest."
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
McCartney reflected on his history with Parton, which began when he met her in Nashville at the Grande Ole Opry right before starting her solo musical career.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
Their Christianity is core to how they see themselves — and they see that reflected in Owens, who converted to Roman Catholicism in 2024.
From Salon ● Aug. 26, 2026
The tiny hairs on the spider reflected the moonlight, creating a silvery glow all over his frightful body.
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
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Ofgem said the amount of electricity being requested by data centre projects seeking to connect to the grid had risen from 41GW to 125GW in the past year, reflecting a sharp increase in demand.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
"Dolly Parton made it very clear that she knows exactly what she's doing," Phillips said, reflecting on how Parton handled the interview.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
Scott interjects stories from his career throughout our conversation, reflecting as far back as his first short film, “Boy and Bicycle,” which he made with his brother in 1965.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
Industry watcher Sensor Tower’s grossing data has shown a year-over-year growth uptick since June, reflecting solid momentum from evergreen titles such as “Fantasy Westward Journey” and “Eggy Party,” he says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
And my mirror, strewn all around, reflecting moonlight in crazy shapes.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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