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New research from Constructor University neuroscientist Dr. Radwa Khalil examines the science behind this apparent contradiction.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 3, 2026
USC is the second-largest private employer in Los Angeles County, behind Kaiser Permanente, with roughly 23,000 employees.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
The world number 32 recovered from losing the third set and falling a break behind in the fourth, while Fearnley's 57 unforced errors and 11 double faults ultimately proved costly.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
However, the service will come with a human driver behind the wheel to monitor and take over if needed, as the companies work to secure further regulatory approvals for fully driverless operations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
I close my pencil in my sketchbook and tuck it behind me.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
“They need to get off their behinds and get in the voting booth and vote. It’s the only way we’re going to turn this around now,” he said.
From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026
Jaramillo danced with such energy that his pants ripped while he and the others scooted across the stage on their behinds, drawing delighted shrieks from the hometown crowd.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2025
"It is the first moment that separates our heads from our behinds."
From Science Daily ● Mar. 23, 2024
Research published Thursday in the journal Science suggests they feed their hatchlings a milk-like substance too, but from their behinds.
From New York Times ● Mar. 7, 2024
They blocked the alley so that Victor had to push past their large behinds.
From "The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke
