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Taking misoprostol alone has also become a standard treatment for unwanted pregnancies in countries where mifepristone is harder to come by.

From Slate • May 18, 2026

AI is making “A” grades easier to come by, a new study shows—and making them less useful to employers trying to size up college graduates.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

The fires themselves killed and damaged a significant fraction of the areas’ urban tree cover — both private and public — although precise estimates are hard to come by.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

While recent statistics are hard to come by, a YouGov poll conducted in 2024 found that only 42% of Americans held a favourable view of King Charles.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Truly, he has come by his cruelty honestly in Balekin’s care.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black